King Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 7AJ 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 King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 7AL, LS17 7AQ, LS17 5HX, LS17 7SU, LS17 7SH, LS17 7SZ, LS17 5ES, LS17 7AN, LS17 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS17 7AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 26.1% | 23.3% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 62.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 50.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.7% | 70.5% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 92.6% | 89% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 7.6% | 0.5% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Lane was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 178th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 574 King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2026-01-30 | £418,063 |
| 580 King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-07-17 | £420,390 |
| Flat 2 576 King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2010-05-16 | £398,976 |
| 574 King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 1999-02-02 | £410,812 |
| 574 King Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1995-01-27 | £335,412 |
LS17 7AJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS17 7AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | - not rated | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley First School Cranmer Rise , LS17 5HX | - not rated | 163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton CofE Primary School Lingfield Approach , Alwoodley LS17 7HL | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | - not rated | 317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan RC School Tonge Lane , LS6 4QE | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 2,973 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 | 5,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 2,107 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 1,384 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little People St Paul's | St Pauls Presbytery, Buckstone Crescent | 207 yd | |
| MAECare | 57 - 57A Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 572 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 4 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 745 yd | |
| The Allerton Asia | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 771 yd | |
| Cafe Espresso | 1 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown Social Club | Cranmer Gardens, Moortown | 377 yd | |
| King On The Lane | 1 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 902 yd | |
| Alwoodley Community Centre | 60 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Marino Tandoori India | 63A Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 576 yd | |
| Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away | 47 Cranmer Bank, Moortown | 576 yd | |
| Mr Takumi | 706A King Lane, Moortown | 762 yd | |
| Ji Xiang | 75 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 845 yd | |
| Lingfield Fisheries | 85 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 700 - 702 King Lane, Moortown | 755 yd | |
| Alwoodley Co-Op | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 771 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Rc Primary School BUCKSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Alwoodley Primary School CRANMER RISE | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Allerton High School KING LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 245 yd |
| Cranmer Bank Recreation Ground CRANMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Allerton High School (Closed) King Lane | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Alwoodley Pos BIRKDALE MOUNT | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Moortown Rugby Club MOSS VALLEY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 596 yd |
| Alwoodley Community Hall THE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds Moor Allerton) MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE KING LANE | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Brodetsky Primary School THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS WENTWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 935 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.