Sandmoor Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 7RP 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 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, LS17 7RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 7SA, LS17 7EA, LS17 7TB, LS17 7LD, LS17 7JZ, LS17 7UY, LS17 7LA, LS17 7DF, LS17 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 7RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.8% | 52.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.6% | 63.8% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 43.9% | 51.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 30.2% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 11.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.2% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 53.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.5% | 78.8% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 93.9% | 87.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 85.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 11.6% | 46.2% | -34.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 58.7% | 0.5% | 58.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandmoor Close was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Alwoodley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandmoor Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alwoodley and the 773rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-06-02 | £341,090 |
| 11 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-28 | £402,226 |
| 1 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-31 | £503,262 |
| 1 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-01-27 | £466,411 |
| 4 Sandmoor Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-08-06 | £388,123 |
LS17 7RP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodetsky First School Wentworth Avenue , LS17 7TN | - not rated | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodetsky Primary School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield First School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , LS17 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community 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 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,084 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici | 592 - 596 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 369 yd | |
| Moortown Golf Club | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 384 yd | |
| Leeds Judean Club For Boys And Girls At The Zone | The Henry Cohen Campus, Primley Park Road | 618 yd | |
| Moor Catering Ltd | Sandmoor Golf Club, Alwoodley Lane | 769 yd | |
| Alwoodley Golf Club | Wigton Lane, Alwoodley | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Darcy | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley Co-Op | Nursery Lane, Moortown | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moortown Golf Club HARROGATE ROAD | golf | 94 yd |
| Wigton Sports Association SANDHILL OVAL | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Sand Moor Golf Club ALWOODLEY LANE | golf | 719 yd |
| Brodetsky Primary School THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS THE HENRY COHEN CAMPUS WENTWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Alwoodley Golf Club WIGTON LANE | golf | 807 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.