LS16 7AE is a well-regarded residential area on Whinfield, 0.8km from Adel in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For serious buyers, LS16 7AE is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £604k, up 53.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS16 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00057342 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHINFIELD, LS16 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINFIELD, LS16 7AE.
335
44
£ 62,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS16 7AE's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £604k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £604k. Property prices are trending up 53.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 7AE. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
6 sales · Mean £ 446,833
Detached
£ 610,000
9 sales · Mean £ 606,105
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 7AE is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ireland Wood Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Adel Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Iveson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Subway Lawnswood0.8 km
- Raynel Stores0.9 km
- Woodends Of Adel0.2 km
- Greggs Lawnswood0.8 km
- Euro Garages LTD1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BP Adel SF Connect0.2 km
- Sorriso0.3 km
- Tuana0.4 km
- Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Berrys Grill House0.1 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Star Anise0.1 km
- Barnies Fish N Chips0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lawnswood Arms0.4 km
- Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.4 km
- The High Farm0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Adel)0.3 km
- Asda (Holt Park)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth2.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.7 km
- Headingley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Whinfield0.1 km
- Whinfield0.1 km
- Holt Lane0.2 km
- Holt Lane0.2 km
- Chestnut Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS167AE · Data under Open Government Licence