LS16 5LH is a sought-after residential area on Otley Road, 0.2km from Weetwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k. 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 5LH are sourced from Output Area E00058905 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS16 5LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS16 5LH.
224
37
£ 55,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS16 5LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £477k 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 5LH. The average age is 37.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 477,500
2 sales · Mean £ 477,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5LH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Weetwood Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Iveson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.2 km
- Weetwood Hall0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Carnegie Cafe0.6 km
- El Greco0.1 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.3 km
- West Park Cafe0.1 km
- Roys Rolls0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Cottage Road Cinema0.9 km
- Bottle Chop0.7 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Woodies0.7 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.7 km
- New Inn (Headingley)0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Catch Headingley0.8 km
- Cherry Tree0.9 km
- Vitos Pizza0.8 km
- Midgleys0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.1 km
- Burley Park2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ancaster Road0.1 km
- Ancaster Road0.1 km
- Kepstorn Road0.1 km
- Kepstorn Road0.1 km
- Glen Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165LH · Data under Open Government Licence