LS16 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Bedford Close, 0.5km from Tinshill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS16 6DS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00057394 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD CLOSE, LS16 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD CLOSE, LS16 6DS.
297
39
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS16 6DS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6DS. The average age is 39.3. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
9 sales · Mean £ 175,283
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 6DS has low crime rates — 45 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
Lighthouse School Leeds
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Iveson Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Ireland Wood Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Ralph Thoresby School
Broadgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Silk Mini Market0.2 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.9 km
- Raynel Stores0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- Paddys News0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kennedy's0.9 km
- Low Lane Cafe0.9 km
- Welcome In Community Centre0.1 km
- Residence 74 Café & Bar0.9 km
- The Yorkshire Crust0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Oriental Ltd0.8 km
- New Ho Garden0.9 km
- Woodside Fisheries0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.8 km
- Woodside Micro Pub0.9 km
- Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth0.9 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.3 km
- Headingley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Silk Mill Avenue0.1 km
- Silk Mill Avenue0.1 km
- Bedford Mount0.1 km
- Bedford Mount0.1 km
- Silk Mill Approach0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166DS · Data under Open Government Licence