LS16 7BG is a safe, established residential area on Blackwood Rise, 0.3km from Tinshill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS16 7BG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00057391 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWOOD RISE, LS16 7BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWOOD RISE, LS16 7BG.
272
38
£ 40,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 7BG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LS16 7BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £486k, 61% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 7BG. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 327,000
4 sales · Mean £ 327,250
Detached
£ 382,000
5 sales · Mean £ 433,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 7BG has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lighthouse School Leeds
Cookridge Primary School
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ireland Wood Primary School
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Silk Mini Market0.3 km
- Hardakers (Station Road)0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Paddys News0.4 km
- AKN Wine Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Welcome In Community Centre0.4 km
- Alexanders Deli0.9 km
- Haus Of Coffee0.8 km
- J's Bistro0.8 km
- Scarlett's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.4 km
- Old Ball1.0 km
- The Queens Arms0.9 km
- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Affair0.8 km
- Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth)0.9 km
- No 9 Deli0.8 km
- The Cove Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth0.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.7 km
- Headingley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodnook Drive0.2 km
- Woodnook Drive0.2 km
- Tinshill Avenue0.3 km
- Tinshill Avenue0.3 km
- Wood Hill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS167BG · Data under Open Government Licence