Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LAWNSWOOD GARDENS, LS16 6HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWNSWOOD GARDENS, LS16 6HF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary13
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.6 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils1.1 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.2 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.3 km
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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club1.0 km
  • Weetwood Hall0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.2 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.4 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • New Oriental Ltd0.8 km
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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