LS16 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Greenhead Road, 0.4km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For serious buyers, LS16 5AW is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £680k. 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00058951 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENHEAD ROAD, LS16 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENHEAD ROAD, LS16 5AW.
278
41
£ 55,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5AW 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 5AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £680k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £680k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5AW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 610,000
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5AW is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Weetwood Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Red Bean0.8 km
- Energy Bar (Carnegie Sports Reception)0.9 km
- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.5 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.8 km
- The Heat0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo1.0 km
- Cherry Tree0.5 km
- Vitos Pizza0.4 km
- Midgleys0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Best One0.6 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.9 km
- Best-One0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.5 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.6 km
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dalesman0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Horsforth2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Kepstorn Road0.3 km
- Kepstorn Road0.3 km
- Lawnswood School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165AW · Data under Open Government Licence