LS16 5NJ is a safe, established residential area on Glen Road, 0.4km from Weetwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 5NJ are sourced from Output Area E00058911 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEN ROAD, LS16 5NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN ROAD, LS16 5NJ.
319
47
£ 55,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LS16 5NJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5NJ. 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
Flat
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,000
Semi-Detached
£ 531,000
1 sales · Mean £ 531,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5NJ has low crime rates — 19 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
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Woodies0.3 km
- New Inn (Headingley)0.5 km
- Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill0.8 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Rajput Kebab House0.3 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.6 km
- West Park Lounge0.5 km
- Energy Bar (Carnegie Sports Reception)0.6 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Catch Headingley0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Mr Sandwich1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
- Weetwood Hall0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cottage Road Cinema0.5 km
- Bottle Chop0.3 km
- Boots (Woodhouse)0.9 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.5 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.4 km
- Burley Park2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Glen Road0.1 km
- Glen Road0.1 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
- Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165NJ · Data under Open Government Licence