LS16 5BW is a mixed residential area on Moor Grange Drive, 0.1km 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 5BW 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 93.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00058950 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOOR GRANGE DRIVE, LS16 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR GRANGE DRIVE, LS16 5BW.
347
44
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5BW 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 5BW — age 44, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 93.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BW. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Semi-Detached
£ 166,000
3 sales · Mean £ 193,665
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5BW is moderate at 60 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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Roys Rolls0.4 km
- Red Bean0.3 km
- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.6 km
- The Heat0.3 km
- West Park Lounge0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Best-One0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Cherry Tree0.4 km
- Midgleys0.5 km
- Vitos Pizza0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.5 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.7 km
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Dalesman0.5 km
- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
- Headingley2.2 km
- Horsforth2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.0 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- West Parade0.1 km
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.2 km
- Ring Rd Spen Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BW · Data under Open Government Licence