LS16 6BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Farrar Lane, 0.3km from Holt Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 6.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00057340 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARRAR LANE, LS16 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRAR LANE, LS16 6BN.
335
35
£ 40,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 6BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS16 6BN — age 35, 75% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6BN. The average age is 35.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
10 sales · Mean £ 194,420
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 6BN is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ireland Wood Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cookridge Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Iveson Primary School
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Vine Deli & Bakery0.6 km
- Premier Express - Logan Stores0.6 km
- Raynel Stores0.3 km
- Woodends Of Adel0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Kennedy's0.6 km
- BP Adel SF Connect0.9 km
- Sorriso0.9 km
- Tuana0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Barnies Fish N Chips0.9 km
- New Oriental Ltd0.9 km
- Berrys Grill House0.9 km
- Star Anise0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The High Farm0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda (Holt Park)0.3 km
- Co-operative (Adel)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.8 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.2 km
- Headingley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ireland Wood0.1 km
- Raynel Gardens0.2 km
- Raynel Gardens0.2 km
- Holt Park Centre A0.3 km
- Ralph Thoresby Sch0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166BN · Data under Open Government Licence