LS16 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grove Farm Crescent, 0.2km from Tinshill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS16 6BY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 14.8% 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00057344 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE FARM CRESCENT, LS16 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE FARM CRESCENT, LS16 6BY.
252
49
£ 40,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS16 6BY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6BY. The average age is 49.2. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
15 sales · Mean £ 244,496
Detached
£ 204,600
1 sales · Mean £ 204,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 6BY has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cookridge Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Ireland Wood Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Iveson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Silk Mini Market0.5 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.8 km
- Raynel Stores0.6 km
- Cohens Chemist0.2 km
- Paddys News0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kennedy's0.8 km
- Welcome In Community Centre0.5 km
- Alexanders Deli0.6 km
- Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Residence 74 Café & Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- New Oriental Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)1.0 km
- Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.8 km
- The High Farm0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda (Holt Park)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.1 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.8 km
- Headingley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tinshill Avenue0.2 km
- Cookridge Fire Stn0.2 km
- Tinshill Avenue0.2 km
- Cookridge Fire Stn0.2 km
- Otley Old Rd Tinshill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166BY · Data under Open Government Licence