LS16 5BD is a mixed residential area on Spen Lane, 0.2km 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 5BD offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00058902 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEN LANE, LS16 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN LANE, LS16 5BD.
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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 5BD 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS16 5BD spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BD. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
4 sales · Mean £ 353,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5BD is moderate at 81 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
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Iveson Primary School
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Best-One0.2 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Lea Farm Mini Market0.8 km
- Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.9 km
- Weetwood Hall0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Carnegie Cafe0.9 km
- El Greco0.7 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.6 km
- West Park Cafe0.8 km
- Roys Rolls0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Midgleys0.1 km
- Lazeez & Topolo0.9 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Vitos Pizza0.0 km
- Cherry Tree0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dalesman0.3 km
- The Bridge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.4 km
- Headingley1.9 km
- Horsforth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Butcher Hill0.0 km
- Butcher Hill0.0 km
- Butcher Hill Old Oak Drive0.2 km
- Butcher Hill Old Oak Drive0.2 km
- Old Oak Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BD · Data under Open Government Licence