LS17 8AL is a safe, established residential area on Shadwell Lane, 0.5km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00058721 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHADWELL LANE, LS17 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHADWELL LANE, LS17 8AL.
349
41
£ 59,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates LS17 8AL — age 41, 82% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 8AL. The average age is 41.0. 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
Flat
£ 207,500
4 sales · Mean £ 197,000
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8AL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wigton Moor Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Allerton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cooplands (Roundhay)1.0 km
- Haley And Clifford1.0 km
- R P Setchfield Butchers1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Slaid Hill News0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park1.0 km
- The Dexter0.6 km
- The Thomas Osborne1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Aanya Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Banyan1.0 km
- La Petite Roundhay1.0 km
- Namastey Leeds0.9 km
- North Studio0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Canton Flavour1.0 km
- Cooplands (Slaid Hill)0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Frydays0.9 km
- San Carlo Flying Pizza1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates6.6 km
- Burley Park6.6 km
- Headingley6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shadwell Ln Darkwood Way0.1 km
- Shadwell Ln Darkwood Way0.2 km
- Shadwell Ln Darkwood Close0.2 km
- Shadwell Lane Birchwood Hill0.3 km
- Shadwell Lane Longwood Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178AL · Data under Open Government Licence