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LS17 8UA

Fairfield Court

Alwoodley

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Detailed insights for LS17 8UA

Overview

Postcode LS17 8UA 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 Alwoodley area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alwoodley is £73,199 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 3.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wigton Moor Rec.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Alwoodley has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Alwoodley has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Alwoodley is £73,199 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from LS17 8UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Alwoodley near LS17 8UA 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 8UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWigton Moor RecMediumWalking directions to Wigton Moor Rec

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
3,426.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.72(-58%)
Other theft
4.32(-35%)
Burglary
2.88(-44%)
Vehicle crime
2.88(-49%)
Other crime
2.16(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
78.26%
Other White
14
7.61%
Indian
13
7.07%
Other
5
2.72%
Irish
3
1.63%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
42.78%
No qualifications
31
17.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.44%
Level 3 (A level)
12
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
72.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.84%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 20254, Fairfield Court, Leeds, LS17 8UAFlatsLeasehold£218,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 6, The Highlands, 622, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8WAFlatsLeasehold£285,000
09 Jun 2025Flat 20, Alwoodley Chase, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8ERFlatsLeasehold£350,000
23 May 20256, Sandringham House, 501, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 7FHFlatsLeasehold£280,000
13 Mar 2025Flat 17, The Moorings, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8ENFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the LS17 8UA postcode area, located within Alwoodley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS17 8UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryWigton Moor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableThe Grammar School At LeedsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS17 8UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar495 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 7DAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLondis586 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 8DPWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCo-op Food90-96 High Ash Drive, Leeds, LS17 8REWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8UA, 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)AlwoodleyE02002341
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 012CE01011563
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS17 8UA

Is LS17 8UA (Alwoodley) safe?

The area around LS17 8UA records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS17 8UA?

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

What schools are near LS17 8UA?

There are 8 schools close to LS17 8UA, including Highfield Primary School (Outstanding), Wigton Moor Primary School (Outstanding) and The Grammar School At Leeds. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS17 8UA?

LS17 8UA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.