Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORTHOLME CRESCENT, LS16 5HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHOLME CRESCENT, LS16 5HU.

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Population

620

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

LS16 5HU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £522k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LS16 5HU is a sought-after residential area on Northolme Crescent, 0.6km from Queen's Wood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 5HU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 80% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k. 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 5HU are sourced from Output Area E00169583 (shared with 26 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 5HU. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 475,375

2 sales · Mean £ 475,375

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

LS16 5HU has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting56
Violence and sexual offences43
Public order14
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.2 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils0.8 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils1.4 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Energy Bar (Carnegie Sports Reception)0.7 km
  • Carnegie Cafe0.4 km
  • El Greco0.4 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.5 km
  • Vine (Beeston Cafe)0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Best-One0.6 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dalesman0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Midgleys0.5 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.5 km
  • Cherry Tree0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley1.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ghyll Road0.4 km
  • Beckett Park0.4 km
  • Beckett Park0.4 km
  • Ghyll Road0.4 km
  • Kepstorn Road0.4 km