LS17 5ET is a sought-after residential area on Buckstone Avenue, 0.3km from Black Moor in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 5ET offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k, down 32.9% year-on-year. 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 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00058246 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKSTONE AVENUE, LS17 5ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKSTONE AVENUE, LS17 5ET.
252
46
£ 63,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 5ET 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.
Area Character
LS17 5ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £362k, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 32.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 5ET. The average age is 46.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
6 sales · Mean £ 315,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 5ET has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Alwoodley Primary School
Allerton High School
Allerton CofE Primary School
Brodetsky Primary School
Leeds Jewish Free School
Adel Primary School
Penny Field School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mr Takumi0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Pizza Marino Tandoori India0.5 km
- Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Happy Shopper0.3 km
- The Wine Shop0.5 km
- Cooplands (Moortown)0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmcy0.6 km
- Compact Vending0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe Espresso0.7 km
- Little People St Paul's0.2 km
- The Green Sunflower0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Cranmer Bank Community Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- King On The Lane0.9 km
- Moortown Social Club0.5 km
- Alwoodley Community Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley4.3 km
- Horsforth4.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge4.8 km
Bus Stops
- King Lane Buck Stone Gdns0.3 km
- King Lane Buck Stone Gdns0.3 km
- King Ln Nursery Lane0.3 km
- King Ln Nursery Lane0.4 km
- Deanswood Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS175ET · Data under Open Government Licence