LS16 5AZ is a safe, established residential area on West 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 5AZ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £614k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00058902 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARADE, LS16 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARADE, LS16 5AZ.
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42
£ 55,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5AZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 5AZ combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£614k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £614k 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 5AZ. 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
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
Detached
£ 585,000
3 sales · Mean £ 580,541
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5AZ is moderate at 51 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
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
- Best-One0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Best One0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Red Bean0.5 km
- Carnegie Cafe1.0 km
- El Greco0.6 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.4 km
- West Park Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.7 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.4 km
- Vitos Pizza0.3 km
- Midgleys0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
- Weetwood Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
- The Dalesman0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.4 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Horsforth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Parade0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.1 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.1 km
- Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165AZ · Data under Open Government Licence