LS16 5NX is a sought-after residential area on Weetwood Lane, 0.3km 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 5NX 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £867k. 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 5NX are sourced from Output Area E00058957 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5NX.
339
45
£ 55,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 5NX 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 5NX combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£867k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £867k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 5NX. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 867,000
2 sales · Mean £ 867,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 5NX has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Weetwood Primary School
Lawnswood School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.4 km
- Weetwood Hall0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- El Greco0.6 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.7 km
- West Park Cafe0.6 km
- Rajput Kebab House0.6 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Myrtle Tavern0.9 km
- Woodies0.7 km
- New Inn (Headingley)0.8 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Catch Headingley0.7 km
- M T Catering0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cottage Road Cinema0.7 km
- Bottle Chop0.6 km
- Spar/Tango Ice Blast0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.9 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.6 km
- Burley Park2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.1 km
- Weetwood Lane Weetwood Ct0.1 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.3 km
- Weetwood Avenue0.3 km
- Weetwood Lane Quarry Dene Pk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS165NX · Data under Open Government Licence