LS16 5LU is a safe, established residential area on Back Baileys Place, 0.2km from Headingley, Far in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS16 5LU represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5LU are sourced from Output Area E00058911 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK BAILEYS PLACE, LS16 5LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK BAILEYS PLACE, LS16 5LU.
319
47
£ 55,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5LU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS16 5LU's 58% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5LU. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5LU has low crime rates — 21 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
Weetwood Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Lawnswood School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.7 km
- Head Of Steam0.8 km
- The Box0.8 km
- Woodies0.1 km
- The Headingley Taps0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Santorini Bar And Grill0.8 km
- Via Verde1.0 km
- De Baga0.9 km
- Pho 370.8 km
- Marias Cafe1.0 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bradford Curry House1.0 km
- Fat Hippo Headingley0.9 km
- KFC (Arndale Centre)0.7 km
- Catch Headingley0.1 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.9 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- Crossley News0.8 km
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.7 km
- Wildcraft Bakery1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose (Meanwood)0.9 km
- Sushi Daily1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.3 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Weetwood Lane Otley Rd0.0 km
- Weetwood Lane Otley Rd0.0 km
- Weetwood Lane0.1 km
- Weetwood Lane0.1 km
- Weetwood Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165LU · Data under Open Government Licence