LS16 7DY is a sought-after residential area on Kirkwood Drive, 0.4km from Tinshill Moor in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 7DY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 11.8% 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 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00057365 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKWOOD DRIVE, LS16 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWOOD DRIVE, LS16 7DY.
208
50
£ 47,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 7DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 7DY combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£322k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £322k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 7DY. The average age is 49.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 307,475
10 sales · Mean £ 318,220
Detached
£ 367,500
2 sales · Mean £ 367,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 7DY has low crime rates — 16 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
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Ireland Wood Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cookridge Stores0.5 km
- AKN Wine Store0.2 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cookridge Cricket Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Alexanders Deli0.4 km
- Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Bannatyne Health Club Cookridge0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda (Holt Park)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.5 km
- Headingley4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holy Trinity School0.2 km
- Holy Trinity School0.2 km
- Cookridge Vill Hall0.3 km
- Moseley Wood App0.3 km
- Cookridge Vill Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS167DY · Data under Open Government Licence