LS17 9NS is a safe, established residential area on Wike Ridge View, 0.1km from Wigton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 9NS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 9NS are sourced from Output Area E00058302 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIKE RIDGE VIEW, LS17 9NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIKE RIDGE VIEW, LS17 9NS.
316
40
£ 62,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 9NS 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 9NS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 9NS. The average age is 39.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 530,000
5 sales · Mean £ 534,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 9NS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wigton Moor Primary School
Highfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Slaid Hill News0.6 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dexter0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cooplands (Slaid Hill)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lucianos0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates7.1 km
- Burley Park7.2 km
- Headingley7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Plantation Gardens Plantation Ave0.2 km
- Plantation Gardens Plantation Ave0.2 km
- High Ash Ave Barfield Crescent0.5 km
- Wigton Ln Plantation Gardens0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS179NS · Data under Open Government Licence