LS16 5AG is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from West Park in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00058951 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS16 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS16 5AG.
278
41
£ 55,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS16 5AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5AG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5AG has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lighthouse School Leeds
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Red Bean0.7 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.9 km
- El Greco0.4 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.2 km
- University Of Leeds0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.8 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.6 km
- Vitos Pizza0.5 km
- Midgleys0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Best-One0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Best One0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
- Weetwood Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.9 km
- The Dalesman0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.7 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Horsforth2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lawnswood School0.1 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Lawnswood School0.2 km
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165AG · Data under Open Government Licence