Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HARROWBY ROAD, LS16 5HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARROWBY ROAD, LS16 5HX.

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Population

620

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LS16 5HX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £478k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 69.1% year-on-year.

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

LS16 5HX is a sought-after residential area on Harrowby Road, 0.6km from Weetwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 5HX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £478k, up 69.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5HX are sourced from Output Area E00169583 (shared with 26 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 5HX. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

5 sales · Mean £ 498,000

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

5 sales · Mean £ 529,980

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

LS16 5HX has low crime rates — 25 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 offences39
Vehicle crime10
Other theft8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.2 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.9 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.4 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Best-One0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Bottle Chop1.0 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Carnegie Cafe0.4 km
  • El Greco0.3 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.4 km
  • Vine (Beeston Cafe)1.0 km
  • West Park Cafe0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Woodies0.9 km
  • The Dalesman0.9 km
  • The Three Horse Shoes0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Catch Headingley1.0 km
  • Cherry Tree0.6 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.6 km
  • Midgleys0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley1.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kepstorn Road0.3 km
  • Kepstorn Road0.3 km
  • Ancaster Road0.4 km
  • Ancaster Road0.4 km
  • Headingley Campus0.4 km