Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPEN LANE, LS16 5BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences155
Shoplifting57
Public order31
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour22

school Local Schools

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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.3 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.4 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.0 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.4 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.9 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.9 km
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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Dalesman0.3 km
  • The Bridge0.9 km
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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