LS17 8RY is a sought-after residential area on Plantation Gardens, 0.2km from Wigton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Alwoodley ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS17, LS17 8RY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £539k, up 17.2% year-on-year. 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 8RY are sourced from Output Area E00058297 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLANTATION GARDENS, LS17 8RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLANTATION GARDENS, LS17 8RY.
337
45
£ 63,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 8RY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS17 8RY combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£539k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 8RY. The average age is 45.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
3 sales · Mean £ 512,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS17 8RY has low crime rates — 21 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
Wigton Moor Primary School
Highfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Slaid Hill News0.6 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dexter0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cooplands (Slaid Hill)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lucianos0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park6.9 km
- Headingley7.0 km
- Cross Gates7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Plantation Gardens Plantation Ave0.0 km
- Plantation Gardens Plantation Ave0.0 km
- High Ash Ave Barfield Crescent0.3 km
- High Ash Ave Barfield Crescent0.3 km
- Shadwell Ln Darkwood Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS178RY · Data under Open Government Licence