Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CARR BRIDGE DRIVE, LS16 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR BRIDGE DRIVE, LS16 7BS.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 7BS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS16 7BS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £142k 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 7BS is a sought-after residential area on Carr Bridge Drive, 0.6km from Troy in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 7BS is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — 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 rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS16 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00057397 (shared with 23 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 7BS. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 142,500

3 sales · Mean £ 145,433

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

LS16 7BS has low crime rates — 30 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 offences85
Burglary12
Vehicle crime12
Other theft11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Westbrook Lane Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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Broadgate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Horsforth School

Good1495 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good423 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils1.0 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.0 km
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils1.2 km
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Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement406 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Silk Mini Market0.6 km
  • Hardakers (Station Road)0.3 km
  • Paddys News0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Welcome In Community Centre0.6 km
  • Haus Of Coffee0.4 km
  • Horsforth Sports Club0.6 km
  • Scarlett's Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Grilleria0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.3 km
  • Old Ball0.6 km
  • Brownlee Arms0.8 km
  • The Queens Arms0.5 km
  • Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza Affair0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth)0.5 km
  • Kirbys Of Horsforth0.8 km
  • New Ho Garden1.0 km
  • No 9 Deli0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.5 km
  • Headingley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Hill Road0.1 km
  • Wood Hill Road0.1 km
  • Horsforth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Horsforth Rail Station0.1 km
  • Horsforth Station0.1 km