Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS16 postcode area.

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Population

38,253

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,813 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £324,322 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4359
Public order1054
Shoplifting894
Vehicle crime881
Anti-social behaviour742

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils
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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement406 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bottle Chop
  • Greggs Lawnswood
  • Adel Pharmacy
  • Adel Wood Store
  • AKN Wine Store
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel
  • Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club
  • Weetwood Hall
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Chilliwhisk Kitchen
  • Adel War Memorial Association Ltd
  • Cookridge Cricket Club
  • Fox And Hounds
  • Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bodington Football Hub Cafe/Bar
  • Ivey Cafe
  • St Chads Lunch Club
  • The Calf Shed Leeds
  • Alexanders Deli
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda (Holt Park)
  • Co-operative (Adel)
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • The Green Sunflower
  • Barnies Fish N Chips
  • Berrys Grill House
  • Catch Headingley
  • Cherry Tree
  • + 9 more