Is LS16 7EW a safe place to live?

Yes, LS16 7EW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS16 7EW?

The average property price in LS16 7EW is currently around £265k.

What is the population of LS16 7EW?

The population for the LS16 7EW area is approximately 308 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKWOOD CLOSE, LS16 7EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWOOD CLOSE, LS16 7EW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

308

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS16 7EW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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3/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

LS16 7EW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS16 7EW is a safe, established residential area on Kirkwood Close, 0.6km from Tinshill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS16 7EW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 7EW are sourced from Output Area E00057339 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 7EW. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian2.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 238,500

17 sales · Mean £ 241,732

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS16 7EW has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences37

Burglary10

Shoplifting6

Vehicle crime6

Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.4 km

Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils0.5 km

Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.0 km

Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km

Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.3 km

Westbrook Lane Primary School

Good214 pupils1.6 km

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Cookridge Stores0.8 km
Silk Mini Market0.9 km
Cohens Chemist0.7 km
Paddys News0.9 km
AKN Wine Store0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Welcome In Community Centre1.0 km
Alexanders Deli0.6 km
The Yorkshire Crust0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Cookridge Cricket Club0.9 km
Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.9 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Horsforth1.0 km
Kirkstall Forge3.3 km
Headingley4.7 km

Bus Stops

Moseley Wood App0.1 km
Moseley Wood App0.2 km
Holy Trinity School0.2 km
Holy Trinity School0.3 km
Moseley Wood Gdns0.3 km