Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPEN LANE, LS16 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN LANE, LS16 5BB.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Shoplifting57
Public order23
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.5 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.8 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.3 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
  • Best-One0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Best One0.4 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
  • The Dalesman0.5 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 Forge1.6 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