LS16 5AS is a mixed residential area on West Park Drive, 0.1km 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 5AS 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £510k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00058902 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARK DRIVE, LS16 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARK DRIVE, LS16 5AS.
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42
£ 55,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5AS 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 5AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £510k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £510k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5AS. The average age is 41.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5AS is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lighthouse School Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
- Best-One0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lea Farm Mini Market1.0 km
- Best One0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Red Bean0.5 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.9 km
- El Greco0.6 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.5 km
- West Park Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.8 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- Vitos Pizza0.2 km
- Midgleys0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
- Weetwood Hall0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.3 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dalesman0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Horsforth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Parade0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Butcher Hill0.2 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165AS · Data under Open Government Licence