LS17 8LR is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Shadwell in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Harewood ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For serious buyers, LS17 8LR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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. 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 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00058737 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS17 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS17 8LR.
124
45
£ 60,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8LR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS17 8LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 8LR. The average age is 45.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8LR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shadwell Post Office0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red Lion0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hardback Cafe0.7 km
- Shadwell Methodist Church Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Village Fish Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates5.3 km
- Leeds7.4 km
- Burley Park7.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178LR · Data under Open Government Licence