Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

OTLEY ROAD, LS16 6QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS16 6QR.

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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 6QR 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

No single demographic signal dominates LS16 6QR — age 47, 85% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.

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

LS16 6QR is a safe, established residential area on Otley Road, 0.5km 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 6QR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 43.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 6QR 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 6QR. 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

Flat

£ 206,000

5 sales · Mean £ 241,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS16 6QR has low crime rates — 17 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 offences15
Burglary10
Vehicle crime8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils0.3 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils0.7 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.2 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Best-One0.9 km
  • Euro Garages LTD0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • STEP - Supporting The Elderly People1.0 km
  • The Heat0.8 km
  • West Park Lounge0.7 km
  • El Greco0.7 km
  • Gusto0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill)0.9 km
  • Co-operative (Spen Lane)0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Cherry Tree0.9 km
  • Midgleys0.9 km
  • Vitos Pizza0.8 km
  • Lazeez & Topolo0.6 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Weetwood Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hotel And Leisure Club0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge2.2 km
  • Headingley2.3 km
  • Horsforth2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawnswood School0.1 km
  • Weetwood Police Stn0.2 km
  • Lawnswood School0.2 km
  • Weetwood Police Stn0.2 km
  • Lawnswood School0.2 km