Moorland Crescent is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 6HY 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 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, LS17 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 6HZ, LS17 6HU, LS17 6AA, LS17 6HS, LS17 6JA, LS17 5AX, LS17 6JZ, LS17 6EX, LS17 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 6HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 6HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 38.3% | 28.1% | -10.2% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 60.9% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 60% | 59.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 47.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 65.5% | 57.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 78.5% | 78.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 78.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 2% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorland Crescent was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorland Crescent has the 16th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Moortown and the 254th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-14 | £420,887 |
| 14 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-03-08 | £400,431 |
| 15 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-02-29 | £410,020 |
| 10 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-10 | £417,885 |
| 2 Moorland Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,825 | 2023-08-15 | £408,054 |
LS17 6HY 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown First School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor First School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainbeck High School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan RC School Tonge Lane , LS6 4QE | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 1,631 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 | 3,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,049 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 | 1,038 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Hole Coffee / Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop | 1 Stainburn Parade, Moor Allerton | 587 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Tongue Lane, Meanwood | 597 yd | |
| Capri At Roundhay | 112 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 686 yd | |
| El Bareto | 120 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 686 yd | |
| Corner House Coffee Bar And Kitchen | Corner House, 378 Harrogate Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King On The Lane | 1 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 715 yd | |
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akina Chinese Takeaway | 8 Whinbrook Crescent, Chapel Allerton | 399 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 615 yd | |
| Pizza House Company (Moortown) | 302 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 615 yd | |
| Portside Fish And Chips | 298 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 615 yd | |
| Jumbo Express | 116 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 615 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 715 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Moor Allerton Sports And Social Centre STONEGATE ROAD | tennis courts | 561 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leeds) TONGUE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 666 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds Moor Allerton) MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE KING LANE | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.