Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOSELEY WOOD DRIVE, LS16 7HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSELEY WOOD DRIVE, LS16 7HJ.

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

296

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 7HJ 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 7HJ combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£345k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.

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

LS16 7HJ is a sought-after residential area on Moseley Wood Drive, 0.4km from Cookridge in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 7HJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% 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 £345k, up 12.4% 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 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00057354 (shared with 5 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 7HJ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

15 sales · Mean £ 327,433

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

LS16 7HJ 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 offences26
Burglary11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime5

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 pupils0.7 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.2 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cookridge Stores0.6 km
  • AKN Wine Store0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cookridge Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Old Modernians Association1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Alexanders Deli0.8 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club Cookridge0.9 km
  • Caring For Life (Crag House Farm)0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth1.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.8 km
  • Headingley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Trinity School0.2 km
  • Cookridge Vill Hall0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity School0.3 km
  • Cookridge Vill Hall0.3 km
  • Moseley Wood App0.5 km