LS16 6HF is a safe, established residential area on Lawnswood Gardens, 0.2km from Lawnswood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 6HF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6HF are sourced from Output Area E00058944 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWNSWOOD GARDENS, LS16 6HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWNSWOOD GARDENS, LS16 6HF.
267
47
£ 42,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 6HF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS16 6HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6HF. The average age is 46.5. 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
£ 364,500
2 sales · Mean £ 364,500
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 6HF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Iveson Primary School
Lawnswood School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Ireland Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Food And Booze Mini Mart0.8 km
- Greggs Lawnswood0.7 km
- Euro Garages LTD0.5 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.9 km
- Premier Express - Logan Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Village Hotel And Leisure Club1.0 km
- Weetwood Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Gusto0.6 km
- Lavanta Restaurant0.9 km
- University Of Leeds0.4 km
- Kennedy's0.9 km
- Red Bean0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.4 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- New Oriental Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth2.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.4 km
- Headingley2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lawnswood YMCA0.1 km
- Spennithorpe Drive0.1 km
- Spennithorpe Drive0.2 km
- Weetwood Police Stn0.2 km
- Lawnswood YMCA0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166HF · Data under Open Government Licence