Roundhay, Leeds
Roundhay, Leeds is a suburb in north Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Roundhay, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS8
Roundhay is a suburb of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately three miles north-east of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Moortown, Shadwell, Oakwood, Wetherby Road and Gledhow. Local reference points include Roundhay Park — one of the largest city parks in Europe — and Tropical World. Roundhay falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
One of Leeds' most desirable and affluent suburbs, centred on Roundhay Park — one of the largest urban parks in Europe at 700 acres — with a strong family residential character.
Roundhay was a separate village and civil parish until incorporated into Leeds in 1912. Roundhay Park was purchased by Leeds Corporation in 1872 from the Nicholson family for £139,000 — the then-Mayor of Leeds, John Barran, facilitated the purchase. The park contains Waterloo Lake (created from a former fish pond), the Canal Gardens and Tropical World. The suburb developed as a high-status residential area through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Roundhay |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Roundhay, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS8 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Roundhay ward, Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Roundhay village, Oakwood, Princes Avenue area, Street Lane |
| Property | Affluent residential suburb with a mix of large Edwardian and inter-war detached and semi-detached houses set on generous plots, particularly on the streets surrounding Roundhay Park. |
| Commercial | Street Lane and Oakwood local centres with upmarket cafes, restaurants, delis and independent shops catering to an affluent resident base. |
| Transport | Bus routes along Princes Avenue and Street Lane connecting to Leeds city centre; no direct rail link but well served by frequent bus services. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2735485) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Roundhay Park
- Waterloo Lake
- Tropical World
- Canal Gardens
- Street Lane local centre
Roads & Routes
- Princes Avenue
- Street Lane
- Roundhay Road
- Wetherby Road (A58)
- Park Avenue
Notable Local Places
- Roundhay Park
- Waterloo Lake
- Tropical World
- Canal Gardens
- Wadsley Bridge
About Roundhay, Leeds
Roundhay is an affluent suburb of Leeds approximately three miles north-east of Leeds city centre, within the LS8 postcode district in the City of Leeds. The suburb is centred on Roundhay Park — one of the largest municipal parks in Europe at 700 acres — which contains Waterloo Lake, Canal Gardens and Tropical World, one of the largest indoor tropical gardens in Europe.
Roundhay was a separate civil parish until its incorporation into Leeds in 1912. The park was purchased by Leeds Corporation in 1872. The suburb developed as a prestigious residential area through the Edwardian era, with large detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots surrounding the park. Street Lane and Oakwood provide local retail centres with upmarket cafes, restaurants and independent shops.
Bus services along Princes Avenue and Street Lane connect Roundhay to Leeds city centre. The suburb falls within Roundhay ward, administered by Leeds City Council.
Roundhay, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Roundhay, Leeds.
Location Name
Roundhay
Disambiguated Name
Roundhay, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS8
Administrative Area
Roundhay ward, Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Moortown, Shadwell, Oakwood, Gledhow
Property Types
Large Edwardian and inter-war detached and semi-detached houses; prestigious residential
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Roundhay — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Roundhay, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Roundhay, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is characterised by its large Edwardian and inter-war detached houses, many of which feature extensive gardens. The area is home to Roundhay Park, one of the largest city parks in Europe, which includes notable landmarks such as Waterloo Lake and Tropical World. Major roads in the area include Princes Avenue and Street Lane, providing access to the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Service relationship
Roundhay is within the Leeds service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Leeds.
Areas Near Roundhay
Local area reference pages for places near Roundhay within the Leeds service area.
Moortown
A suburb north-west of Roundhay in north Leeds, LS17.
Shadwell
A village north of Roundhay beyond the park, LS17.
Oakwood
A residential area south-west of Roundhay on the edge of the park, LS8.
Gledhow
A residential suburb west of Roundhay, LS8.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Roundhay
Driving directions from Roundhay Park and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Roundhay
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Roundhay, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Roundhay, Leeds.