Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTH PARADE, LS16 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH PARADE, LS16 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

555

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 5AY 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS16 5AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £617k, 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 £617k. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.

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

LS16 5AY is a mixed residential area on North Parade, 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 5AY 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £617k, up 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00058902 (shared with 28 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 5AY. 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

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 482,500

6 sales · Mean £ 536,666

Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Flat

£ 492,500

1 sales · Mean £ 492,500

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

Crime around LS16 5AY is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Shoplifting57
Public order22
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.3 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.9 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.4 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
  • Best-One0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Best One0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Red Bean0.5 km
  • Carnegie Cafe0.9 km
  • El Greco0.5 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.4 km
  • West Park Cafe0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.8 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.2 km
  • Midgleys0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.4 km
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dalesman0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
  • Headingley2.0 km
  • Horsforth2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • West Parade0.1 km
  • West Parade0.1 km
  • Spen Road West Parade0.1 km
  • Spen Road West Parade0.1 km
  • Butcher Hill0.2 km