LS16 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 971 active and 414 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LS16 (17%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LS16 are around £324k, down 12.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS16 at 282 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LS16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS16 postcode area.
38,253
42
£ 46,813 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
LS16 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £324k. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lawnswood School
Iveson Primary School
Adel Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Ireland Wood Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bottle Chop
- Greggs Lawnswood
- Cairns And Hickey (Wines) Ltd
- Cohens Chemist
- Cookridge Stores
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel
- Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club
- Weetwood Hall
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Chilliwhisk Kitchen
- Adel War Memorial Association Ltd
- Cookridge Cricket Club
- Fox And Hounds
- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bodington Football Hub Cafe/Bar
- Ivey Cafe
- St Chads Lunch Club
- The Calf Shed Leeds
- Alexanders Deli
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda (Holt Park)
- Co-operative (Adel)
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)
- Tesco
- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- The Green Sunflower
- Lazeez & Topolo
- Le Raj Takeaway
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway
- Midgleys
- + 9 more
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