Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPEN LANE, LS16 5BR House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5BR 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

No single demographic signal dominates LS16 5BR — age 44, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.

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

LS16 5BR is a safe, established residential area on Spen Lane, 0.2km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 5BR offers 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 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, down 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BR 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 5BR. 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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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

£ 373,000

8 sales · Mean £ 352,562

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS16 5BR has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Vehicle crime24
Burglary18
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order15

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 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.2 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.4 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-One0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Best One0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Red Bean0.3 km
  • El Greco0.8 km
  • Gusto1.0 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.6 km
  • West Park Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.5 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Cherry Tree0.5 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.4 km
  • Midgleys0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.8 km
  • The Dalesman0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.5 km
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
  • Headingley2.2 km
  • Horsforth2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
  • West Parade0.2 km
  • West Parade0.2 km
  • Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.2 km