Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS16 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS16 8AG.

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Population

512

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 8AG 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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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LS16 8AG's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8AG is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Black Hill in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00057352 (shared with 18 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 8AG. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

LS16 8AG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Bakery Coffee House (Golden Acre Park)0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth3.4 km
  • Kirkstall Forge5.0 km
  • Headingley5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkway Hotel0.0 km
  • Parkway Hotel0.1 km