Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, LS16 7PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, LS16 7PG.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 7PG 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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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 7PG combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£282k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £282k. Property prices are trending up 56.2% year-on-year.

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

LS16 7PG is a well-regarded residential area on Gainsborough Avenue, 0.9km from Adel in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 7PG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 56.2% 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 7PG are sourced from Output Area E00057337 (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 7PG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 133,999

4 sales · Mean £ 133,999

Detached

£ 362,000

6 sales · Mean £ 370,833

Semi-Detached

£ 379,500

3 sales · Mean £ 414,166

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

Crime around LS16 7PG is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting79
Burglary14
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order11
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.0 km
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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.4 km
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woodends Of Adel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Lawnswood Arms0.1 km
  • Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.4 km
  • The High Farm0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • Barnies Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Berrys Grill House0.3 km
  • Star Anise0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • York Gate Cafe0.8 km
  • BP Adel SF Connect0.2 km
  • Sorriso0.6 km
  • Tuana0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Adel)0.6 km
  • Asda (Holt Park)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth2.8 km
  • Kirkstall Forge4.0 km
  • Headingley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Adel Willows0.1 km
  • Whinfield0.2 km
  • Whinfield0.2 km
  • Holt Lane0.2 km
  • Kingsley Drive0.3 km