Main Street is in Shadwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 8HQ is located in the Harewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 8HJ, LS17 8HG, LS17 8HF, LS17 8HX, LS17 8HA, LS17 8HL, LS17 8WD, LS17 8FX, LS17 8FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 26.1% | 26.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 56.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 61.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 8HQ this area, 5.1% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 5.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 55.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 91% | 86.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 92.8% | 87.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 87.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 7.8% | 0.5% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 278th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53A Main Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-06 | £240,579 |
| 57 Main Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-14 | £162,910 |
| Avon Lodge Main Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2008-10-06 | £386,283 |
| 61 Main Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2008-02-18 | £135,748 |
| Avon Lodge Main Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2006-05-12 | £414,265 |
LS17 8HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8HQ 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Primary School Main Street , Shadwell LS17 8JF | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG | 2out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 3,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 4,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardback Cafe | Shadwell Library, 99 Main Street | 185 yd | |
| Shadwell Methodist Church Cafe | 102 Main Street, Shadwell | 280 yd | |
| Brandon Golf Course | Holywell Lane, Shadwell | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 60 Main Street, Shadwell | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Shop | 125 Main Street, Shadwell | 216 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Cricket Club (Closed) Main Street | grass pitches | 56 yd |
| Brandon Golf Club HOLYWELL LANE | golf | 395 yd |
| Shadwell Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 797 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.