LS17 8HB is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Brandon in Shadwell. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 8HB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00058736 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS17 8HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS17 8HB.
355
43
£ 60,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LS17 8HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% 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 8HB. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8HB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Shadwell Post Office0.0 km
- One Stop Convenience Store1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brandon Golf Course0.3 km
- Hardback Cafe0.2 km
- Shadwell Methodist Church Cafe0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Village Fish Shop0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates6.0 km
- Leeds7.9 km
- Burley Park7.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Red Lion PH0.0 km
- The Red Lion PH0.1 km
- Main Street Library0.3 km
- Main Street Library0.3 km
- Main Street Gateland Ln0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178HB · Data under Open Government Licence