LS16 5BZ is a mixed residential area on Latchmere Close, 0.1km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS16 5BZ represents 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. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00058950 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LATCHMERE CLOSE, LS16 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATCHMERE CLOSE, LS16 5BZ.
347
44
£ 55,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5BZ 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
LS16 5BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5BZ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 5BZ is moderate at 70 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
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
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 Lounge0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Lea Farm Mini Market1.0 km
- Best-One0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Cherry Tree0.4 km
- Midgleys0.4 km
- Vitos Pizza0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.4 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.8 km
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bridge1.0 km
- The Dalesman0.4 km
- Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
- Horsforth2.2 km
- Headingley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Grange Drive Moorgrange Rise0.1 km
- West Parade0.2 km
- West Parade0.2 km
- Old Farm Cross0.2 km
- Latchmere Crest0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165BZ · Data under Open Government Licence