LS17 7AU is a sought-after residential area on King Lane, 0.9km from Alwoodley Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 7AU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 99% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, up 1.8% 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 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00058234 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING LANE, LS17 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING LANE, LS17 7AU.
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41
£ 63,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 7AU 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 7AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £432k, 99% 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 up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 7AU. The average age is 41.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 428,799
2 sales · Mean £ 428,799
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 7AU has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Adel Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Mr Takumi0.7 km
- The Avenue Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Alwoodley Community Centre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Marinellas0.8 km
- The Olive Branch0.7 km
- Cafe Espresso0.6 km
- The Green Sunflower0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cooplands (Moortown)0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmcy0.7 km
- Alwoodley Park News0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth4.5 km
- Headingley5.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Alwoodley Lane King Ln0.1 km
- Alwoodley Lane King Ln0.1 km
- Lakeland Crescent0.4 km
- Lakeland Crescent0.4 km
- King Ln The Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS177AU · Data under Open Government Licence