LS17 8EF is a sought-after residential area on Sandhill Oval, 0.8km from Alwoodley Gates in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
For serious buyers, LS17 8EF is 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 98% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 8EF are sourced from Output Area E00058240 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDHILL OVAL, LS17 8EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHILL OVAL, LS17 8EF.
328
44
£ 54,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8EF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS17 8EF's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 8EF. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 468,750
2 sales · Mean £ 468,750
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8EF has low crime rates — 7 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
Highfield Primary School
Wigton Moor Primary School
Primley Wood Primary School
Leeds Jewish Free School
Brodetsky Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Allerton CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Professional Shop At Alwoodley Golf Club0.7 km
- Shell Alwoodley0.2 km
- Gourmet0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lord Darcy0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Alwoodley Golf Club0.7 km
- Leeds Judean Club For Boys And Girls At The Zone0.9 km
- Moor Catering LTD0.5 km
- Amici0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley6.1 km
- Burley Park6.2 km
- Horsforth6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sandhill Mount0.2 km
- Sandmoor Drive0.2 km
- High Ash Drive0.3 km
- Sandmoor Drive0.3 km
- Sandhill Mount0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178EF · Data under Open Government Licence