LS16 6NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Iveson Crescent, 0.3km from Ireland Wood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS16 6NU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 15.8% 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 6NU are sourced from Output Area E00058936 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVESON CRESCENT, LS16 6NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVESON CRESCENT, LS16 6NU.
240
36
£ 42,800 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in LS16 6NU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 6NU. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 230,000
15 sales · Mean £ 212,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 6NU is moderate at 60 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
Iveson Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ireland Wood Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Ralph Thoresby School
Lawnswood School
Cookridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Moor Grange Service Station0.7 km
- Silk Mini Market0.8 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.6 km
- Raynel Stores0.7 km
- Food And Booze Mini Mart0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Kennedy's0.6 km
- Red Bean0.7 km
- Welcome In Community Centre0.7 km
- Residence 74 Café & Bar0.6 km
- Gusto0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- New Oriental Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.2 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Iveson Crescent0.1 km
- Iveson Crescent0.1 km
- Iveson Drive0.1 km
- Iveson Drive0.2 km
- Iveson Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS166NU · Data under Open Government Licence