Avenue Lawns is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 7HP is located in the Alwoodley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Lawns, Leeds, LS17 7HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 7RY, LS17 7BE, LS17 7BG, LS17 7FD, LS17 7BD, LS17 7RS, LS17 7AW, LS17 7BB, LS17 7RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 7HP is primarily male, with 55.8% 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 | 49% | 44.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 51% | 55.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 35.8% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 54.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 77.9% | 68.5% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 71.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 71.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 11.6% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 3.4% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 9.5% | 0.5% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Lawns was 208.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 258.2% higher than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Lawns has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 403rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Avenue Lawns, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-07-06 | £713,594 |
| 5 Avenue Lawns, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2003-09-04 | £681,356 |
| 1 Avenue Lawns, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1999-05-21 | £784,937 |
| 2 Avenue Lawns, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1996-11-04 | £657,358 |
LS17 7HP 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | - not rated | 731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton CofE Primary School Lingfield Approach , Alwoodley LS17 7HL | 3out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,005 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,553 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Branch | 4 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 53 yd | |
| Cafe Espresso | 1 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 81 yd | |
| The Green Sunflower | Alwoodley Community Association And Library, 60 The Avenue | 510 yd | |
| Little People St Paul's | St Pauls Presbytery, Buckstone Crescent | 586 yd | |
| Marinellas | 139 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley Community Centre | 60 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 567 yd | |
| Moortown Social Club | Cranmer Gardens, Moortown | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Takumi | 706A King Lane, Moortown | 97 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish Bar | 147 The Avenue, Alwoodley | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 700 - 702 King Lane, Moortown | 98 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley Cricket Club BUCKSTONE MOUNT | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Moortown Rugby Club MOSS VALLEY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 469 yd |
| Alwoodley Community Hall THE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Old Leodiensians Association CRAG LANE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| St Pauls Rc Primary School BUCKSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Alwoodley Pos BIRKDALE MOUNT | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Alwoodley Primary School CRANMER RISE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE | 901 yd | |
| Allerton High School KING LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Cranmer Bank Recreation Ground CRANMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.