Osprey Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 8XE is located in the Alwoodley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osprey Close, Leeds, LS17 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 8XH, LS17 8UG, LS17 8XA, LS17 8UB, LS17 8XD, LS17 8XJ, LS17 8UQ, LS17 8XL, LS17 8UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS17 8XE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 56.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 45.1% | 43.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 8XE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 27.9% | 25.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 52.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 41.1% | 37% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 41.2% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10.4% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 58.5% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 21.2% | 10.5% | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 62.2% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 86.2% | 74.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 73.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 16.1% | 1.7% | 14.4% |
| Jewish | 7.4% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osprey Close was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Alwoodley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osprey Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Alwoodley and the 522nd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Osprey Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-11-01 | £475,893 |
| 11 Osprey Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-02-10 | £473,238 |
| 8 Osprey Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-08-20 | £286,894 |
| 4 Osprey Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-07-22 | £543,758 |
| 8 Osprey Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2017-05-19 | £290,958 |
LS17 8XE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS17 8XE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , Alwoodley LS17 7EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 1,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 5,214 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Community special school | 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 | 943 yd | |
| The Leeds Deli | 27 Chelwood Drive, Moor Allerton | 991 yd | |
| Moortown Golf Club | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Darcy | Harrogate Road, Moortown | 940 yd | |
| The Dexter | Wigton Lane, Alwoodley | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Lane Recreation Ground LADY PARK COURT | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Wigton Sports Association SANDHILL OVAL | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Roundhegians Sports Association Chelwood Drive | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.