LS16 6BW is a safe, established residential area on Raynel Gardens, 0.4km from Low Farm in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS16 6BW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00057377 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYNEL GARDENS, LS16 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYNEL GARDENS, LS16 6BW.
329
36
£ 42,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 6BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, LS16 6BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6BW. The average age is 35.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 187,722
8 sales · Mean £ 196,868
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 6BW has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ireland Wood Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cookridge Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Iveson Primary School
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- AKN Wine Store1.0 km
- Food And Booze Mini Mart0.8 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.5 km
- Premier Express - Logan Stores0.5 km
- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gusto0.9 km
- Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Kennedy's0.5 km
- BP Adel SF Connect0.9 km
- Sorriso0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Barnies Fish N Chips0.8 km
- New Oriental Ltd0.8 km
- Star Anise0.9 km
- Berrys Grill House0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The High Farm0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda (Holt Park)0.3 km
- Co-operative (Adel)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.8 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.2 km
- Headingley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Raynel Gardens0.1 km
- Raynel Gardens0.1 km
- Ireland Wood0.1 km
- Raynel Mount0.2 km
- Raynel Mount0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166BW · Data under Open Government Licence