Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

RING ROAD, LS16 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RING ROAD, LS16 5AJ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LS16 5AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LS16 5AJ is a safe, established residential area on Ring Road, 0.2km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 5AJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058948 (shared with 8 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 5AJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 308,000

4 sales · Mean £ 288,500

Detached

£ 312,500

1 sales · Mean £ 312,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS16 5AJ has low crime rates — 45 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 offences68
Vehicle crime22
Burglary17
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.2 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.4 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
  • Best-One0.6 km
  • Food And Booze Mini Mart1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Best One0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Red Bean0.3 km
  • El Greco0.7 km
  • Gusto0.9 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.6 km
  • University Of Leeds1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.5 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • New Oriental Ltd1.0 km
  • Cherry Tree0.6 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.7 km
  • The Dalesman0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.6 km
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
  • Headingley2.3 km
  • Horsforth2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.2 km
  • West Park Ring Road0.2 km
  • West Park Ring Road0.2 km