LS16 8AD is a sought-after residential area on Otley Road, 0.6km from Adel 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 8AD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00057382 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OTLEY ROAD, LS16 8AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OTLEY ROAD, LS16 8AD.
422
38
£ 62,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 8AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 8AD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£525k 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 8AD. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
4 sales · Mean £ 519,987
Detached
£ 466,250
2 sales · Mean £ 466,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS16 8AD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Ireland Wood Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Adel Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Ralph Thoresby School
Lighthouse School Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.6 km
- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.8 km
- Lawnswood Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Gusto0.8 km
- University Of Leeds0.8 km
- Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Kennedy's0.8 km
- Residence 74 Café & Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs Lawnswood0.2 km
- Euro Garages LTD0.4 km
- Vine Deli & Bakery0.8 km
- Raynel Stores0.9 km
- Woodends Of Adel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Barnies Fish N Chips0.3 km
- Cooplands0.5 km
- Berrys Grill House0.5 km
- Star Anise0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Adel)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth2.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.3 km
- Headingley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Helen's Lane0.1 km
- St Helen's Lane0.1 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
- Adel Lane St Helens Ln0.2 km
- Adel Lane St Helens Ln0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS168AD · Data under Open Government Licence