Saxon Mount is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 5DT is located in the Alwoodley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saxon Mount, Leeds, LS17 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 5DS, LS17 5DU, LS17 5DX, LS17 5DY, LS17 6BT, LS17 5GA, LS17 6BU, LS17 5LE, LS17 6BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 5DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 54.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47% | 45.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 37.8% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 37.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 43.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 22.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 25% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 10.9% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.1% | 61.7% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 80.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 80.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 80.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.1% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Mount was 230.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 289.8% higher than the Alwoodley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxon Mount has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alwoodley and the 345th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Saxon Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-17 | £109,784 |
| 55 Saxon Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-01-06 | £111,650 |
| 45 Saxon Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2022-07-12 | £120,346 |
| 51 Saxon Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-10 | £142,438 |
| 11 Saxon Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-04-22 | £133,421 |
LS17 5DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton CofE Primary School Lingfield Approach , Alwoodley LS17 7HL | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley First School Cranmer Rise , LS17 5HX | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan RC School Tonge Lane , LS6 4QE | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 986 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 5A Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 256 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Tongue Lane, Meanwood | 419 yd | |
| MAECare | 57 - 57A Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 435 yd | |
| Lingfield Living Local | 83 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 604 yd | |
| Little People St Paul's | St Pauls Presbytery, Buckstone Crescent | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King On The Lane | 1 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 256 yd | |
| Moortown Social Club | Cranmer Gardens, Moortown | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 6 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 236 yd | |
| Pizza Marino Tandoori India | 63A Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 433 yd | |
| Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away | 47 Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 433 yd | |
| Lingfield Fisheries | 85 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 603 yd | |
| Ji Xiang | 75 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 256 yd | |
| Alwoodley Co-Op | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds Moor Allerton) MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE KING LANE | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Cranmer Bank Recreation Ground CRANMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Allerton High School (Closed) King Lane | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leeds) TONGUE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Allerton High School KING LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Alwoodley Primary School CRANMER RISE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Stonegate Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| St Pauls Rc Primary School BUCKSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Alwoodley Pos BIRKDALE MOUNT | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.