Southlands Crescent is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 5NX is located in the Moortown 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 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, LS17 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 5NU, LS17 5NT, LS17 5NS, LS17 5PB, LS17 6EH, LS17 5NZ, LS17 5PA, LS7 3PR, LS17 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 5NX is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 45.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 54.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS17 5NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 30.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 56.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 28.4% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around LS17 5NX this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 5.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 51.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.2% | 73.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 84% | 79.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 79.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0.4% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southlands Crescent was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southlands Crescent has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 696th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-10-25 | £571,195 |
| 2 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £449,950 | 2015-09-30 | £733,202 |
| 17 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2012-01-19 | £619,434 |
| 17 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2005-11-30 | £667,952 |
| 9 Southlands Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2004-12-07 | £692,169 |
LS17 5NX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS17 5NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Wood Primary School Formally Carr Manor Primary School Carr Manor Road , Moortown LS17 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Allerton Primary School Harrogate Road , LS7 3PD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,504 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, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,055 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 | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri At Roundhay | 112 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 205 yd | |
| El Bareto | 120 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 205 yd | |
| Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) | 201 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 213 yd | |
| The Starting Point | 201A Harrogate Road, Moortown | 213 yd | |
| Bengal Brasserie LS7 | 221A Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Further North Bar | 194 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 707 yd | |
| The Regent | 15 - 17 Regent Street, Chapel Allerton | 813 yd | |
| The Mustard Pot | 8 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood | 878 yd | |
| Mustard Pot | 20 Stainbeck Lane, Leeds | 878 yd | |
| Chapel Allerton Club | 19 Town Street, Chapeltown | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Express | 116 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 205 yd | |
| Akina Chinese Takeaway | 8 Whinbrook Crescent, Chapel Allerton | 259 yd | |
| De Fresh | 211 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 448 yd | |
| Talk Of The Town Fisheries | 215 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood | 448 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 585 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 55 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 816 yd | |
| Co-op (Chapel Allerton) | 1 Stainbeck Lane, Meanwood | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| Chapel Allerton Tennis Squash & Gym Club WENSLEY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Stonegate Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Chapel Allerton Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 933 yd | |
| Carr Manor Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leeds) TONGUE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.