Shadwell Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 8AW 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 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 8SN, LS17 8BE, LS17 8AP, LS17 8SR, LS17 8BJ, LS17 8SP, LS17 8SS, LS17 8SD, LS17 8TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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 | 29.1% | 24.3% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 61% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 63.5% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 24.5% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around LS17 8AW this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 54.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 90.4% | 80% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 88.6% 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% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 9.3% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shadwell Lane was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.1% higher than the Harewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shadwell Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Harewood and the 1130th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Barn, 406 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2023-02-28 | £65,301 |
| Plot 1A Grange View House, 408 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,122,998 | 2023-02-28 | £1,154,856 |
| 404 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-02-15 | £987,805 |
| 414 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £681,500 | 2021-09-29 | £814,720 |
| 402 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-08-03 | £889,897 |
LS17 8AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield First School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot First School East Moor Road , LS8 1AF | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,217 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,248 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay Lodge School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 2,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucianos | 10 Slaid Hill Court, Alwoodley | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dexter | Wigton Lane, Alwoodley | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands (Slaid Hill) | 89 Wike Ridge Lane, Alwoodley | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Golf Club HOLYWELL LANE | golf | 1,068 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.