Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS16 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS16 5AG.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Vehicle crime15
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.1 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.8 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.9 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.4 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.5 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Best-One0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Best One0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.9 km
  • The Dalesman0.9 km
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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