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.
MOSELEY WOOD APPROACH, LS16 7JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSELEY WOOD APPROACH, LS16 7JS.
339
40
£ 47,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Lighthouse School Leeds
Ireland Wood Primary School
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
3 nearby- Welcome In Community Centre0.9 km
- Alexanders Deli0.6 km
- The Yorkshire Crust0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.9 km
- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS167JS · Data under Open Government Licence