Brackenhurst Place is in Moortown, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 6WD is located in the Moortown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 2004-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackenhurst Place, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 6WB, LS17 6WE, LS17 6HL, LS17 6HN, LS17 6HE, LS17 6HT, LS17 6HP, LS17 6HR, LS17 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 6WD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 41% | 39.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.5% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 54.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 22.7% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 58.5% | 49.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 75% | 75.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 75.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 1.4% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackenhurst Place was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% higher than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brackenhurst Place has the 12th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 791st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Brackenhurst Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-23 | £176,529 |
| 11 Brackenhurst Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-02-16 | £213,422 |
| 17 Brackenhurst Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-01-31 | £189,807 |
| 40 Brackenhurst Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-12-07 | £192,600 |
| 24 Brackenhurst Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-08 | £220,736 |
LS17 6WD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6WD 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 | 207 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 60 |
| Education | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , Alwoodley LS17 7EZ | 2out of 4 | 705 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton CofE Primary School Lingfield Approach , Alwoodley LS17 7HL | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodetsky Primary School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,443 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 | 4,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 1,365 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,919 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 | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 2,897 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comptoir Cafe | 6 Harrogate Parade, Shadwell Lane | 420 yd | |
| Lans Coffee | 394A Harrogate Road, Moortown | 421 yd | |
| Corner House Coffee Bar And Kitchen | Corner House, 378 Harrogate Road | 429 yd | |
| Panzerotto Ristorante | 412 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 505 yd | |
| Rabbit Hole Coffee / Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop | 1 Stainburn Parade, Moor Allerton | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 585 yd | |
| King On The Lane | 1 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Moortown Service Station, 401 Harrogate Road | 574 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 639 yd | |
| Pizza House Company (Moortown) | 302 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 639 yd | |
| Portside Fish And Chips | 298 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 639 yd | |
| Moortown Tandoori | 383 Street Lane, Roundhay | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 385 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Sports And Social Centre STONEGATE ROAD | tennis courts | 191 yd |
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| Stonegate Recreation Ground STONEGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds Moor Allerton) MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE KING LANE | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Leeds) TONGUE LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.