leeds LS17 Postcodes
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Leeds (LS17)
The LS17 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1734 individual postcodes.
There are 47 electoral wards in the LS17 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in LS17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LS17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
LS17 is a postcode district which lies in the vicinity of north-east Leeds. It is largely residential and falls within the LS and HG postcode areas. The postcode district contains the Roundhay, Shadwell and Moortown areas of Leeds and borders the Leeds postcode area.
It is bounded by the A61, A6120, A64 and M1 motorways. There are several major roads that pass through LS17, such as the Alan David Roundabout, which provides direct access to Hunslet, Beeston, and the nearby City Centre.
The area contains a number of parks and green spaces including Roundhay Park, Princes Park, Moortown and Glazebury Park. Popular suburban shopping destinations include Oakwood, Moortown, Street Lane, Gledhow Valley and Shadwell.
LS17 contains Roundhay School, the largest secondary school in the Leeds Metropolitan Borough. Furthermore, primary schools located in the postcode district include Moortown, Shadwell, and Gilpin, as well as several private and faith schools.
The district is served by several bus routes, including the 28, 27, 37, 40, 90, and the 96. In addition to these is a night bus service, which is a lifeline for many residents in the area.
The area contains several hospitals and medical centres including the St James's University Hospital, The Leeds General Infirmary, The Spire Hospital, WHG Primary Care Centre, the Surgery in North Leeds and a Discharge Lounge at St James's University Hospital.
LS17 also contains a wealth of leisure and entertainment facilities. These include the Roundhay Sports Centre, Moortown Tennis and Squash Club, the East Leeds Masonic Hall, St. James' Hospital Sports Club, and a handful of cinemas and theatres.
Finally, the postcode district has a reputation for its nightlife. Bars, restaurants and venues such as The Wetherby Whaler Pub, TG's Bar & Grill, and The Regent are popular hot spots for locals and visitors. Similarly, trendy bars such as the Moortown Social and the Ned Ludd are modern meeting places in the area.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 88%WORKING
- 12%UNEMPLOYED
12% of people in LS17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 75%WHITE
- 25%NON-WHITE
75% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
North Yorkshire
LS17 is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in England.
North Yorkshire has a total population of 1,145,700, making it the 14th largest county in the UK.
North Yorkshire has a total area of 3341 square miles, and a population density of 132 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | LS17 |
Postal Town | Leeds |
MSOA Name | Harrogate 018 |
LSOA Name | Harrogate 018C |
County | North Yorkshire |
Region | North Yorkshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Harrogate |
Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
LS17 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LS17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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S J, Leeds
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
You need to get your facts correct,LS17 is in mainly in Leeds West Yorkshire but does cross in to North Yorkshire for a short distance taking in number of villages and farm land after Harewood bridge where Leeds boundary stops towards Harrogate.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 39% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.