LS16 6QR is a safe, established residential area on Otley Road, 0.5km from Lawnswood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 6QR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 43.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6QR are sourced from Output Area E00058944 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS16 6QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS16 6QR.
267
47
£ 42,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 6QR 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
No single demographic signal dominates LS16 6QR — age 47, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6QR. The average age is 46.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 206,000
5 sales · Mean £ 241,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 6QR has low crime rates — 17 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
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Weetwood Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Best-One0.9 km
- Euro Garages LTD0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People1.0 km
- The Heat0.8 km
- West Park Lounge0.7 km
- El Greco0.7 km
- Gusto0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.9 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cherry Tree0.9 km
- Midgleys0.9 km
- Vitos Pizza0.8 km
- Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.2 km
- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge2.2 km
- Headingley2.3 km
- Horsforth2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lawnswood School0.1 km
- Weetwood Police Stn0.2 km
- Lawnswood School0.2 km
- Weetwood Police Stn0.2 km
- Lawnswood School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166QR · Data under Open Government Licence