Saxon Gate Leeds
7 addresses across 1 postcode (LS17), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23010718.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Burley Park, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alwoodley Medical Centre, about 90 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 127 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £58,950 | £58,950 | £58,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2021 | 1 LS17 5DU | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2001 | 1 LS17 5DU | Semi-detached | £58,950 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (66% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Leafield House , 107 - 109 King Lane, Moortown: up to 7 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- West Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service Stonegate Road: up to 12 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 126 m and 128 m above sea level (127 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS17 5DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burley Park 756,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Headingley 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Horsforth 890,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moor Allerton Centre Moortown | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leeds City Bus Station Leeds City Centre | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King Lane Park And Ride | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alwoodley Medical Centre | 90 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alwoodley - Pharmacy Plus Health | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orthosolutions | 170 m |
| Hospital | Spire Leeds Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Stainbeck Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,170 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| York Gate Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Lawnswood Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tynwald Woods | Wood | 120 m west |
| Tunnel How Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Scotland Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Moortown Service Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Gorge | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Breary Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Allerton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alwoodley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Primley Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leeds Jewish Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brodetsky Primary School Jewish | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Wood Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carr Manor Community School | All-through | 2–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Moortown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway LS17 5NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Sushi Gourmet LS17 5NY | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Sainsburys Supermarket LS17 5NY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Costa LS17 5NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| King On The Lane LS17 5NY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Linda Cohen House LS17 5PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2009 |
| David Lloyd Leisure LS6 4QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Moortown Pre-School And Day Nursery LS6 4QW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Moortown Social Club LS17 5LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Cranmer Bank Chinese Take-Away LS17 5JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza Marino Tandoori India LS17 5JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Wine Shop LS17 5JD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leeds North And West Foodbank LS17 5JD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| MAECare LS17 5JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Moor Allerton Care Centre LS17 5PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Saxon Mount (50); On or near Saxon Gate (29); On or near Cranmer Bank (25); On or near Saxon Grove (14); On or near Lingfield Green (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LS17 5DU: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Saxon Road · Saxon Mount · Saxon Grove · Moor Allerton Centre · Cranmer Bank · Lingfield Walk · Tynwald Close · Tynwald Mount · Tynwald Drive · Lingfield Green · The Laurels · Lingfield Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.