Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5NR.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 5NR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 5NR combines high owner-occupation (79%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LS16 5NR is a sought-after residential area on Weetwood Lane, 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 5NR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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. 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 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00058957 (shared with 14 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 5NR. 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

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

LS16 5NR has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils0.2 km
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.8 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils1.0 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.5 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • El Greco0.7 km
  • Lavanta Restaurant0.8 km
  • West Park Cafe0.6 km
  • Rajput Kebab House0.5 km
  • Student Union Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Myrtle Tavern0.9 km
  • Woodies0.5 km
  • New Inn (Headingley)0.6 km
  • Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill0.9 km
  • The Three Horse Shoes0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Catch Headingley0.5 km
  • M T Catering0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Cottage Road Cinema0.6 km
  • Bottle Chop0.4 km
  • Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.4 km
  • Boots (Woodhouse)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley1.8 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.6 km
  • Burley Park2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.1 km
  • Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.1 km
  • Weetwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Weetwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Glen Road0.4 km