LS17 8WE is a sought-after residential area on Cricketers Fold, 0.3km from Shadwell in Shadwell. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 8WE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 8WE are sourced from Output Area E00058736 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRICKETERS FOLD, LS17 8WE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICKETERS FOLD, LS17 8WE.
355
43
£ 60,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8WE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS17 8WE combines high owner-occupation (78%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 8WE. The average age is 42.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8WE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shadwell Post Office0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brandon Golf Course0.6 km
- Hardback Cafe0.2 km
- Shadwell Methodist Church Cafe0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Village Fish Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates5.9 km
- Leeds8.1 km
- Burley Park8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Main Street Gateland Ln0.1 km
- Main Street Gateland Ln0.1 km
- Main Street Library0.2 km
- Main Street Library0.2 km
- Main Street Manor Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178WE · Data under Open Government Licence