LS16 5BB is a mixed residential area on Spen Lane, 0.0km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00058950 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEN LANE, LS16 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN LANE, LS16 5BB.
347
44
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LS16 5BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BB. The average age is 43.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5BB 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
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lighthouse School Leeds
Weetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
- Best-One0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Best One0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Red Bean0.4 km
- El Greco0.7 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.5 km
- West Park Cafe0.7 km
- Roys Rolls0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.7 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- Vitos Pizza0.2 km
- Midgleys0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
- Weetwood Hall0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
- The Dalesman0.5 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 Forge1.6 km
- Headingley2.1 km
- Horsforth2.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Parade0.0 km
- West Parade0.0 km
- Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.1 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.2 km
- Butcher Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BB · Data under Open Government Licence