LS16 5BL is a mixed residential area on West Park Drive, 0.1km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS16 5BL represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 72.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00058902 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST PARK DRIVE, LS16 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST PARK DRIVE, LS16 5BL.
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42
£ 55,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates LS16 5BL — age 42, 76% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 72.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BL. 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
Flat
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 175,016
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5BL is moderate at 68 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
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood 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
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Roys Rolls0.3 km
- Red Bean0.5 km
- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.4 km
- The Heat0.1 km
- West Park Lounge0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Lea Farm Mini Market1.0 km
- Best-One0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.7 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- Midgleys0.3 km
- Vitos Pizza0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.3 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.7 km
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dalesman0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Horsforth2.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Parade0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Butcher Hill0.1 km
- Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.2 km
- Butcher Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BL · Data under Open Government Licence