Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDHILL OVAL, LS17 8EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHILL OVAL, LS17 8EF.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Burglary6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Highfield Primary School

Outstanding451 pupils0.6 km
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Wigton Moor Primary School

Outstanding444 pupils0.8 km
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Primley Wood Primary School

Good251 pupils1.1 km
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Leeds Jewish Free School

Good138 pupils1.1 km
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Brodetsky Primary School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Moortown Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.3 km
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Allerton CofE Primary School

Good689 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Professional Shop At Alwoodley Golf Club0.7 km
  • Shell Alwoodley0.2 km
  • Gourmet0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lord Darcy0.2 km
restaurant

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