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LS17 6AQ

Sand Hill Lane

Moortown

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Overview

Postcode LS17 6AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Moortown ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Moortown area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Moortown is £63,135 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 3.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Moortown Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Moortown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Moortown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Moortown is £63,135 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from LS17 6AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Moortown near LS17 6AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS17 6AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoortown ParkMediumWalking directions to Moortown Park

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,546.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18(-59%)
Burglary
6.97(+37%)
Other theft
5.23(-21%)
Shoplifting
5.23(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
54.6%
Indian
44
12.64%
Pakistani
28
8.05%
Other White
28
8.05%
Irish
12
3.45%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
44.25%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.47%
No qualifications
43
14.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
45.1%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25.49%
Owns outright
38
24.84%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.61%
Shared ownership
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Moortown

Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moortown in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moortown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£440,000£4,381
Flats40£182,500£2,619
Semi-Detached156£368,500£3,922
Terraced15£300,501£3,904

10 year median price trend in Moortown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moortown.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 6AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 6AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202610, Sandhill Court, Leeds, LS17 6AHFlatsLeasehold£140,000
19 Sept 2025490, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6DLTerracedFreehold£287,500
04 Jul 2025393, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6DJOtherFreehold£100,000
27 Mar 2026464, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£935,000
25 Mar 2025472, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the LS17 6AQ postcode area, located within Moortown, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS17 6AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoortown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableLeeds Menorah SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryPrimley Wood Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS17 6AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS17 6AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparChurch Gardens, Leeds, LS17 6DHWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressStreet Lane, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6LDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCOOK331a Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6QDWalking directions to COOK
0.4 miQueenshill Store2 Queenshill Approach, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6AYWalking directions to Queenshill Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS17 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Jane Fisher

Moortown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Fabian Hamilton

Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North EastE14001321
WardMoortownE05011405
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MoortownE02002352
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 023CE01011512
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2017-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS17 6AQ

Is LS17 6AQ (Moortown) safe?

The area around LS17 6AQ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near LS17 6AQ?

The median sale price around LS17 6AQ in Moortown is £350,000 (about £3,863 per square metre) based on 240 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS17 6AQ?

There are 13 schools close to LS17 6AQ, including Moortown Primary School (Outstanding), Leeds Menorah School (Requires improvement) and Primley Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS17 6AQ?

LS17 6AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,841 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.