Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS16 0ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS16 0ES.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 0ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 84% social renting, LS16 0ES is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS16 0ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ireland Wood in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

Within the LS16 district, this postcode is characterised by a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 0ES are sourced from Output Area E00058935 (shared with 259 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 0ES. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 10%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around LS16 0ES is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Public order46
Burglary23
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.4 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils0.4 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.3 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils1.3 km
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Euro Garages LTD0.9 km
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.8 km
  • Silk Mini Market0.9 km
  • Vine Deli & Bakery0.4 km
  • Food And Booze Mini Mart0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Kennedy's0.3 km
  • Red Bean0.8 km
  • Welcome In Community Centre0.8 km
  • Gusto0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.5 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • New Oriental Ltd0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth1.6 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.4 km
  • Headingley3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Iveson Road0.0 km
  • Iveson Road0.0 km
  • Iveson Approach0.2 km
  • Holy Name School0.2 km
  • Holy Name School0.2 km