Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS16 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS16 5AE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 5AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LS16 5AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LS16 5AE is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Weetwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 5AE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00058951 (shared with 15 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 5AE. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian14.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

LS16 5AE has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Vehicle crime9
Burglary7
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.2 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.5 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils0.9 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.1 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.9 km
  • Best-One0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.9 km
  • Student Union Coffee Bar0.9 km
  • The Heat0.7 km
  • West Park Lounge0.4 km
  • Voujon Indian Restaurant \& Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.9 km
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Cherry Tree0.8 km
  • Midgleys0.9 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.7 km
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.9 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Weetwood Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley2.0 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.1 km
  • Horsforth2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawnswood School0.1 km
  • Lawnswood School0.1 km
  • Lawnswood School0.2 km
  • Lawnswood School0.3 km
  • Kepstorn Road0.3 km