LS16 5LN is a sought-after residential area on Otley Road, 0.4km 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 5LN 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, up 128.6% 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 5LN are sourced from Output Area E00058951 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS16 5LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS16 5LN.
278
41
£ 55,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5LN 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.
Area Character
LS16 5LN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £371k, 63% 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. Property prices are trending up 128.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5LN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Flat
£ 253,750
2 sales · Mean £ 253,750
Detached
£ 539,300
1 sales · Mean £ 539,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5LN has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Lawnswood School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Iveson Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Red Bean0.9 km
- Rajput Kebab House0.9 km
- STEP - Supporting The Elderly People0.7 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.8 km
- The Heat0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Bottle Chop1.0 km
- Best-One0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.7 km
- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cherry Tree0.7 km
- Vitos Pizza0.6 km
- Midgleys0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.3 km
- Weetwood Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Dalesman1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.8 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.0 km
- Horsforth2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kepstorn Road0.2 km
- Kepstorn Road0.2 km
- Lawnswood School0.2 km
- Spen Road West Parade0.3 km
- Lawnswood School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165LN · Data under Open Government Licence