LS16 5BT is a safe, established residential area on Spen Road, 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 5BT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00058948 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPEN ROAD, LS16 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEN ROAD, LS16 5BT.
263
44
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LS16 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £444k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BT. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 444,000
1 sales · Mean £ 444,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5BT has low crime rates — 43 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
Weetwood Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
- Best-One0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Best One0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Red Bean0.4 km
- El Greco0.6 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.5 km
- West Park Cafe0.7 km
- Roys Rolls0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Cherry Tree0.5 km
- Vitos Pizza0.4 km
- Midgleys0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
- Weetwood Hall0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.9 km
- The Dalesman0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.5 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
- Headingley2.1 km
- Horsforth2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BT · Data under Open Government Licence