Nursery Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 7HW 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 Nursery Lane, Leeds, LS17 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 7TG, LS17 7TW, LS17 7ER, LS17 7ED, LS17 7TL, LS17 7TN, LS17 7EH, LS17 7EN, LS17 7TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 7HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 7HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 23.2% | 26.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 62.8% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 52.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 31.3% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 52.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.1% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 63.3% | 58.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -23.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 81.5% | 74.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 16.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 75.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.9% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 9.5% | 0.5% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Lane was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Alwoodley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Nursery Lane has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alwoodley and the 5th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Nursery Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-09-25 | £645,122 |
| 54 Nursery Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-01-27 | £589,486 |
| 88 Nursery Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-05-28 | £253,537 |
| 60 Nursery Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-18 | £535,750 |
| 48 Nursery Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2022-05-06 | £2,085,962 |
LS17 7HW 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 7HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodetsky First School Wentworth Avenue , LS17 7TN | - not rated | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodetsky Primary School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton CofE Primary School Lingfield Approach , Alwoodley LS17 7HL | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Primary School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , LS17 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,877 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 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 2,728 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 | 5,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 2,220 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,968 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 | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Allerton Asia | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 47 yd | |
| Leeds Judean Club For Boys And Girls At The Zone | The Henry Cohen Campus, Primley Park Road | 360 yd | |
| Lingfield Living Local | 83 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 398 yd | |
| Moortown Golf Club | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 941 yd | |
| Little People St Paul's | St Pauls Presbytery, Buckstone Crescent | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown Social Club | Cranmer Gardens, Moortown | 835 yd | |
| King On The Lane | 1 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 1,032 yd | |
| The Lord Darcy | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Xiang | 75 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 398 yd | |
| Lingfield Fisheries | 85 Lingfield Drive, Moortown | 398 yd | |
| Subway | Moortown Service Station, 401 Harrogate Road | 844 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley Co-Op | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 47 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 9 - 11 Moor Allerton Centre, King Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brodetsky Primary School THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS WENTWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Allerton High School (Closed) King Lane | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Alwoodley Pos BIRKDALE MOUNT | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Allerton High School KING LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Moortown Golf Club HARROGATE ROAD | golf | 878 yd |
| Cranmer Bank Recreation Ground CRANMER GARDENS | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Alwoodley Primary School CRANMER RISE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds Moor Allerton) MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE MOOR ALLERTON CENTRE KING LANE | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Moortown Rugby Club MOSS VALLEY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 956 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 | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.