LS16 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Spen Road, 0.4km from Weetwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS16 5AL offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 110.7% year-on-year. 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 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00058905 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEN ROAD, LS16 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN ROAD, LS16 5AL.
224
37
£ 55,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5AL 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 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 110.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5AL. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Flat
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5AL has low crime rates — 17 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
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Weetwood Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Red Bean0.9 km
- Rajput Kebab House0.9 km
- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.6 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.7 km
- The Heat0.6 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Bottle Chop1.0 km
- Best-One0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Woodies1.0 km
- The Dalesman0.9 km
- The Three Horse Shoes1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Catch Headingley1.0 km
- Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Vitos Pizza0.6 km
- Midgleys0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.3 km
- Weetwood Hall0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
- Horsforth2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kepstorn Road0.1 km
- Kepstorn Road0.1 km
- Ancaster Road0.3 km
- Lawnswood School0.3 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165AL · Data under Open Government Licence