LS16 7NW is a sought-after residential area on Holt Lane, 0.5km from Holt Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 7NW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 7NW are sourced from Output Area E00057361 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLT LANE, LS16 7NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLT LANE, LS16 7NW.
318
42
£ 62,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 7NW 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 7NW combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£425k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 7NW. The average age is 42.2. 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
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 333,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 7NW has low crime rates — 46 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
Ralph Thoresby School
Ireland Wood Primary School
Cookridge Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Raynel Stores0.9 km
- Woodends Of Adel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Lawnswood Arms0.6 km
- The High Farm0.5 km
- Adel War Memorial Association Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Alexanders Deli0.9 km
- Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar0.6 km
- BP Adel SF Connect0.7 km
- Sorriso0.9 km
- Tuana0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cooplands0.7 km
- Star Anise0.7 km
- Berrys Grill House0.7 km
- Barnies Fish N Chips0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda (Holt Park)0.4 km
- Co-operative (Adel)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth2.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.9 km
- Headingley4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Holt Drive0.2 km
- Holt Drive0.2 km
- Chestnut Drive0.3 km
- Chestnut Drive0.3 km
- Holt Farm Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS167NW · Data under Open Government Licence