LS17 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Alder Villas, 0.7km from Huby in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Washburn & Birstwith ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For families considering a move, LS17 0BX represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00141244 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDER VILLAS, LS17 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER VILLAS, LS17 0BX.
478
46
£ 52,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 0BX 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.
Area Character
LS17 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 0BX. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
LS17 0BX has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Rigton Church of England Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weeton0.6 km
- Pannal4.5 km
- Hornbeam Park6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Woodgate Lane0.1 km
- Woodgate Lane0.1 km
- Almscliffe Village Hall0.4 km
- Almscliffe Village Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS170BX · Data under Open Government Licence