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LS17 8NS

Birchwood Hill

Alwoodley

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Detailed insights for LS17 8NS

Overview

Postcode LS17 8NS is located in a major urban area, within the Alwoodley ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 3.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigton Moor Woods.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from LS17 8NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill near LS17 8NS 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS17 8NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWigton Moor WoodsLargeWalking directions to Wigton Moor Woods
0.4 miThe BumpsMediumWalking directions to The Bumps
0.4 miTreetopsMediumWalking directions to Treetops

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
5,429.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.89(-26%)
Public order
6.71(-24%)
Burglary
4.03(-21%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.36(-61%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
74.75%
Indian
24
8.08%
Pakistani
10
3.37%
Other White
8
2.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.36%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
59.49%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.66%
No qualifications
28
11.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
5.91%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
43.7%
Owns outright
49
36.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.26%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Alwoodley

Based on 263 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Alwoodley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £2,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alwoodley 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 Alwoodley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached74£571,000£4,280
Flats65£160,000£2,686
Semi-Detached114£346,250£3,857
Terraced10£431,250£3,909

10 year median price trend in Alwoodley

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025126, Birchwood Hill, Leeds, LS17 8NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
28 Jan 2026127A, Birchwood Hill, Leeds, LS17 8NTDetachedFreehold£565,000
13 Sept 2025129, Birchwood Hill, Leeds, LS17 8NTDetachedFreehold£525,000
10 Sept 2025123, Birchwood Hill, Leeds, LS17 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000
30 Jun 2025109, Birchwood Hill, Leeds, LS17 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the LS17 8NS postcode area, located within Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS17 8NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWigton Moor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryTalbot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS17 8NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS17 8NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food90-96 High Ash Drive, Leeds, LS17 8REWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miAsda Roundhay Express PetrolStreet Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1BDWalking directions to Asda Roundhay Express Petrol
0.5 miSainsbury's Local135-137 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Cohen

Alwoodley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Fabian Hamilton

Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North EastE14001321
WardAlwoodleyE05012842
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roundhay Park & Slaid HillE02002349
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 020BE01011651
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS17 8NS

Is LS17 8NS (Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill) safe?

The area around LS17 8NS records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near LS17 8NS?

The median sale price around LS17 8NS in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £350,000 (about £3,789 per square metre) based on 263 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS17 8NS?

There are 8 schools close to LS17 8NS, including Wigton Moor Primary School (Outstanding), Highfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Talbot Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS17 8NS?

LS17 8NS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,709 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.