LS16 5NG is a sought-after residential area on Weetwood Avenue, 0.6km from Headingley, Far in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For serious buyers, LS16 5NG is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £588k, up 7.7% 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 5NG are sourced from Output Area E00058957 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEETWOOD AVENUE, LS16 5NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEETWOOD AVENUE, LS16 5NG.
339
45
£ 55,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5NG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 5NG combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£588k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £588k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5NG. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 610,000
Semi-Detached
£ 529,154
2 sales · Mean £ 529,154
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5NG has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Weetwood Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Spring Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Alfred1.0 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.5 km
- Meanwood Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Myrtle Tavern0.8 km
- Woodies0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Holy Trinity Community Cafe0.8 km
- Marcels Cafe1.0 km
- Via Verde0.9 km
- Loaf Far Headingley0.6 km
- Salvos Restaurant0.8 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Cottage Road Cinema0.5 km
- Bottle Chop0.4 km
- Wildcraft Bakery0.9 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.5 km
- Boots (Woodhouse)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Waitrose (Meanwood)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Jade0.9 km
- Daawat0.9 km
- Kirbys Of Meanwood1.0 km
- Wan Loi Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.8 km
- Burley Park2.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.2 km
- Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.3 km
- Glen Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165NG · Data under Open Government Licence