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.
SPEN LANE, LS16 5BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN LANE, LS16 5BR.
347
44
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lighthouse School Leeds
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
- Best-One0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Best One0.5 km
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
- Weetwood Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.8 km
- The Dalesman0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS165BR · Data under Open Government Licence