LS17 7SJ is a sought-after residential area on Sunningdale Close, 0.2km 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 7SJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k. 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 7SJ are sourced from Output Area E00058241 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNINGDALE CLOSE, LS17 7SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNINGDALE CLOSE, LS17 7SJ.
292
40
£ 63,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 7SJ 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 7SJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £308k, 86% 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 7SJ. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 286,000
3 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 7SJ has low crime rates — 27 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
Allerton High School
Brodetsky Primary School
Leeds Jewish Free School
Allerton CofE Primary School
Adel Primary School
Primley Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mr Takumi0.2 km
- Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away0.8 km
- Pizza Marino Tandoori India0.8 km
- The Avenue Fish Bar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Moortown Social Club0.8 km
- Alwoodley Community Centre0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cranmer Bank Community Cafe0.9 km
- Cafe Espresso0.3 km
- Little People St Paul's0.3 km
- The Green Sunflower0.5 km
- Marinellas0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Compact Vending0.3 km
- Cooplands (Moortown)0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmcy0.2 km
- Happy Shopper0.7 km
- The Wine Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley4.7 km
- Horsforth4.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge5.1 km
Bus Stops
- King Lane Buck Stone Gdns0.1 km
- King Lane Buck Stone Gdns0.2 km
- The Avenue Bottom0.2 km
- The Avenue Bottom0.3 km
- The Avenue Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS177SJ · Data under Open Government Licence