Living in LS17, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS17 in Leeds. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Leeds: £249,394, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around LS17
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £395,000 and a range from £62,000 to £2,700,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 BROOKHILL DRIVE, LS17 8QG | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 9 WOOD MOOR COURT SANDMOOR AVENUE, LS17 7DR | flat-maisonette | £220,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 21 SANDMOOR DRIVE, LS17 7DF | detached | £2,475,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 19 SANDHILL MOUNT, LS17 8EG | detached | £560,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| 10 WOOD MOOR COURT SANDMOOR AVENUE, LS17 7DR | flat-maisonette | £262,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| FLAT 6 THE HIGHLANDS, 622 HARROGATE ROAD, LS17 8WA | flat-maisonette | £285,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Moor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Moortown Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Roundhay School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Primley Wood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
21 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Kauthar Girls Academy, Gateways School, Leeds Menorah School, The Grammar School At Leeds.
All 4 fee-paying schools near LS17, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 34.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 26.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 5.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
62 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS17
What is the average house price in LS17?
The average sold price in Leeds is £249,394 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LS17?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS17?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central LS17 in the last 2 years is £395,000, ranging from £62,000 to £2,700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS17?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS17?
62 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS17 at risk of flooding?
Central LS17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LS17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £395,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 62 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS17 safe?
62 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LS17 or LS8, LS17 or LS7, LS17 or LS16.
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