Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOSELEY WOOD APPROACH, LS16 7JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSELEY WOOD APPROACH, LS16 7JS.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 7JS 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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9/10
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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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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LS16 7JS's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £247k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £247k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

LS16 7JS is a sought-after residential area on Moseley Wood Approach, 0.5km from Tinshill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 7JS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 7JS are sourced from Output Area E00057343 (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 7JS. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

5 sales · Mean £ 241,300

Flat

£ 129,833

2 sales · Mean £ 129,833

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

LS16 7JS has low crime rates — 13 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 offences40
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement406 pupils0.5 km
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Cookridge Primary School

Good314 pupils0.5 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.1 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.2 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Westbrook Lane Primary School

Good214 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cookridge Stores0.9 km
  • Silk Mini Market0.8 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.6 km
  • Paddys News0.8 km
  • AKN Wine Store0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Welcome In Community Centre0.9 km
  • Alexanders Deli0.6 km
  • The Yorkshire Crust0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.9 km
  • Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth0.9 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.2 km
  • Headingley4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Moseley Wood App0.2 km
  • Moseley Wood App0.2 km
  • Moseley Wood Gdns0.2 km
  • Holy Trinity School0.4 km
  • Woodhill Gardens0.4 km