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.
CARR BRIDGE DRIVE, LS16 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR BRIDGE DRIVE, LS16 7BS.
309
40
£ 40,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
Horsforth School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Lighthouse School Leeds
Cookridge Primary School
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Silk Mini Market0.6 km
- Hardakers (Station Road)0.3 km
- Paddys News0.1 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS167BS · Data under Open Government Licence