Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKWOOD WAY, LS16 7EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKWOOD WAY, LS16 7EX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

206

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /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 7EX 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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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LS16 7EX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £321k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LS16 7EX is a sought-after residential area on Kirkwood Way, 0.3km from Tinshill Moor in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 7EX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k. 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 7EX are sourced from Output Area E00057362 (shared with 6 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 7EX. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 303,500

6 sales · Mean £ 313,666

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

LS16 7EX has low crime rates — 25 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 offences58
Burglary15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.2 km
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils0.3 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils0.8 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cookridge Stores0.4 km
  • AKN Wine Store0.2 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cookridge Cricket Club0.6 km
  • The High Farm1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Alexanders Deli0.4 km
  • Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club Cookridge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Asda (Holt Park)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth1.4 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.6 km
  • Headingley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Trinity School0.2 km
  • Cookridge Vill Hall0.2 km
  • Holy Trinity School0.2 km
  • Cookridge Vill Hall0.2 km
  • Tinshill Road0.3 km