Is LS17 0BN a safe place to live?

Yes, LS17 0BN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LS17 0BN?

The population for the LS17 0BN area is approximately 326 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS17 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS17 0BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

326

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS17 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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5/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS17 0BN — age 42, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS17 0BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Huby in Huby (Harrogate). Administratively it sits within Washburn & Birstwith ward and the Selby and Ainsty constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS17 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00141197 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 0BN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LS17 0BN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Weeton0.7 km
Pannal5.2 km
Hornbeam Park7.3 km

Bus Stops

Huby Village0.1 km