Roundhay is a leafy, largely residential ward in north-east Leeds, centred on the vast green lung of Roundhay Park, which features Waterloo Lake and Tropical World and is often cited among the largest urban parks in Europe. The area grew rapidly in the Victorian era and still shows that heritage in its large detached houses and conservation areas, while local hubs such as Street Lane offer independent cafés, boutiques and a village feel.
Socially and economically the ward tends to be relatively affluent and family-oriented, with good schools, sports facilities and a busy programme of community events and markets; there are also pockets of greater diversity around its edges that give a lively mix of amenities. Good bus links make it an easy commute to Leeds city centre, and historic buildings like Roundhay Hall underline the long-established character that attracts residents and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Roundhay
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 2.8 miles
- Bradford 11.1 miles
- York 19.1 miles
- Huddersfield 17.4 miles
- Wakefield 10.6 miles
- Harrogate 11.1 miles
- Halifax 16.8 miles
- Barnsley 18.8 miles
- Castleford 10 miles
- Morley 6.9 miles
- Dewsbury 11.2 miles
- Batley 9.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gipton & Harehills Ward 1.5 miles
- Killingbeck & Seacroft Ward 1.6 miles
- Chapel Allerton Ward 1.7 miles
- Shadwell Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Moortown Ward 1.8 miles
- Cross Gates & Whinmoor Ward 2.6 miles
- Little London & Woodhouse Ward 2.8 miles
- Burmantofts & Richmond Hill Ward 2.8 miles
- Leeds Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Headingley & Hyde Park Ward 3 miles
- Scarcroft Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Temple Newsam Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Roundhay
LS8 2AL, LS8 1LB, LS8 2HD, LS8 4BB, LS8 1QX, LS8 2UH, LS8 1QU, LS8 2SZ, LS8 1QY … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 6.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 31.7 miles
- Cross Gates Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Leeds Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 6.8 miles
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Schools in Roundhay
- Allerton Grange School Secondary
- Gledhow Primary School Primary
- John Jamieson School Special
- Kerr Mackie Primary School Primary
- Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Primary
- Roundhay School All ages
- Roundhay St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Talbot Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 3.1 miles
- Saw Wood Forest 3.6 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 4.4 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 4.4 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 4.6 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 4.7 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 4.8 miles
- Stanley Library Library 8.3 miles
- Outwood Library Library 8.7 miles
- Esholt Priory Historic site 8.7 miles
- Wetherby Racecourse Recreation 9 miles
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 10 miles