LS17 5EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Saxon Road, 0.3km from Moortown in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS17 5EG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 25.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 5EG are sourced from Output Area E00058264 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAXON ROAD, LS17 5EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON ROAD, LS17 5EG.
282
38
£ 37,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 5EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS17 5EG has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 5EG. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 251,000
6 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS17 5EG is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Allerton High School
Allerton CofE Primary School
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Penny Field School
Alwoodley Primary School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primley Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ji Xiang0.8 km
- Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
- Lingfield Fisheries0.8 km
- Pizza Marino Tandoori India0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Lingfield News0.8 km
- Happy Shopper0.5 km
- The Wine Shop0.4 km
- Parklands Post Office0.8 km
- Queenshill Store0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Little People St Paul's0.9 km
- Milk And Honey Cafe0.8 km
- David Lloyd Leisure0.3 km
- Cranmer Bank Community Cafe0.4 km
- Costa0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- King On The Lane0.2 km
- Moortown Social Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley4.0 km
- Burley Park4.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Allerton Ctr A0.2 km
- Ring Rd Tongue Lane0.2 km
- Ring Rd Tongue Lane0.2 km
- Ring Rd King Lane0.3 km
- Saxon Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS175EG · Data under Open Government Licence