Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPEN GARDENS, LS16 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN GARDENS, LS16 5AQ.

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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 5AQ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS16 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £415k 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 5AQ is a safe, established residential area on Spen Gardens, 0.2km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 5AQ is 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AQ 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 5AQ. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

LS16 5AQ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences61
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.7 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.3 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
  • Best-One0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Best One0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Red Bean0.5 km
  • El Greco0.6 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.4 km
  • University Of Leeds1.0 km
  • West Park Cafe0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree0.5 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.4 km
  • Midgleys0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.8 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)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
  • Headingley2.1 km
  • Horsforth2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • Spen Road West Parade0.1 km
  • West Parade0.2 km