Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST PARADE, LS16 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARADE, LS16 5AZ.

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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 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Shoplifting57
Public order21
Vehicle crime15
Other theft11

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 pupils0.3 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.8 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 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-One0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Best One0.5 km
restaurant

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
  • The Dalesman0.6 km
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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