Ridgeway is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 4DF is located in the Roundhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway, Leeds, LS8 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 4DD, LS8 4DB, LS8 4DG, LS8 4DQ, LS8 4DH, LS8 4DE, LS8 4AH, LS8 4AQ, LS8 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 4DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS8 4DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 34.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 52% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 4% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 57.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 30.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS8 4DF this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 6.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 7.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 63.2% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.8% | 78.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 88.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.8% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 544th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Ridgeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-08-20 | £340,683 |
| 6 Ridgeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-07-25 | £391,614 |
| 68 Ridgeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-19 | £412,620 |
| 52 Ridgeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £398,500 | 2024-12-05 | £412,255 |
| 42 Ridgeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-05 | £315,779 |
LS8 4DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS8 4DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow First School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton First School Hamilton Terrace , LS7 4EA | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's RC School Leopold Street , LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farm Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kauthar Girls Academy Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alcuin School 64 Woodland Lane , LS7 4PD | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soosi Mediterranean Grill | Soosi, 613 Roundhay Road | 625 yd | |
| Scotchie's Caribbean Cuisine | Unit 1 Embassy Court, 333 Roundhay Road | 633 yd | |
| Mr Moustache | 627 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 638 yd | |
| Punjabi Heaven Ltd | 629 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 638 yd | |
| Nimbu Street Kitchen | 619 - 621 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 318 yd | |
| The Roundhay | Roundhay Road, Leeds | 629 yd | |
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 745 yd | |
| Preston | 468 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Garden Take Way | 631 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 629 yd | |
| Subway | 609 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 629 yd | |
| Pho Hanoi | 60 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 646 yd | |
| Faheems Biryanis | 307 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 654 yd | |
| New Hong Van | 309 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 501 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 648 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 904 yd | |
| CC Continental Superstore (Roundhay Road) | DIN Buildings, Fforde Grene | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 871 yd |
| New Horizon Community School NEWTON HILL HOUSE NEWTON HILL HOUSE NEWTON HILL ROAD | 1,042 yd | |
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.