Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LATCHMERE VIEW, LS16 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATCHMERE VIEW, LS16 5DT.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 5DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, LS16 5DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

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

LS16 5DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Latchmere View, 0.4km from West Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS16 5DT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 8.1% year-on-year. 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 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00058949 (shared with 5 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 5DT. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.5%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

9 sales · Mean £ 171,272

Terraced

£ 144,975

2 sales · Mean £ 144,975

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

Crime around LS16 5DT 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 offences134
Public order20
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.4 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.6 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.8 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Roys Rolls0.5 km
  • Low Lane Cafe1.0 km
  • Red Bean0.3 km
  • J's Bistro1.0 km
  • McDonalds (West Park)0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.3 km
  • Shell (Horsforth)0.8 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Best-One0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Jade Unicorn0.8 km
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • New Oriental Ltd0.9 km
  • Midgleys0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Woodside Micro Pub1.0 km
  • The Bridge0.8 km
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle1.0 km
  • The Dalesman0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
  • Horsforth1.9 km
  • Headingley2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Latchmere Crest0.1 km
  • Latchmere Drive0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Redvers Close0.1 km
  • Ring Rd Redvers Close0.1 km
  • Old Farm Cross0.2 km