Shadwell Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 8AA 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 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 8DH, LS17 6AP, LS17 8AD, LS17 8DL, LS17 8DJ, LS17 6EA, LS17 8DN, LS17 8NP, LS17 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 40.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.2% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 13.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 42% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 17.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 74.8% | 58.2% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 85.6% | 72.7% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 17.2% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 73.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadwell Lane was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Alwoodley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadwell Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Alwoodley and the 1211th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-06-05 | £158,936 |
| 123 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,950 | 2004-10-19 | £162,758 |
| 125 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,440 | 2003-03-21 | £164,688 |
LS17 8AA 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 student residents living in LS17 8AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , Alwoodley LS17 7EZ | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brodetsky Primary School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 4,447 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 | 5,036 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 | 2,453 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 4,595 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 | 785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 3,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panzerotto Ristorante | 412 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 607 yd | |
| The Leeds Deli | 27 Chelwood Drive, Moor Allerton | 611 yd | |
| Moortown Golf Club | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 744 yd | |
| Comptoir Cafe | 6 Harrogate Parade, Shadwell Lane | 774 yd | |
| Amici | 592 - 596 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Darcy | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 859 yd | |
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Moortown Service Station, 401 Harrogate Road | 604 yd | |
| Moortown Tandoori | 383 Street Lane, Roundhay | 773 yd | |
| Peperochino | 385 Street Lane, Roundhay | 773 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 143 Street Lane, Roundhay | 839 yd | |
| Harpos | 147 Street Lane, Roundhay | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Lane Recreation Ground LADY PARK COURT | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Roundhegians Sports Association Chelwood Drive | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Gym Pro Ltd STREET LANE | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Moor Allerton Sports And Social Centre STONEGATE ROAD | tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Wigton Sports Association SANDHILL OVAL | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Moortown Golf Club HARROGATE ROAD | golf | 1,084 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.