LS16 8BZ is a well-regarded residential area on Church Lane, 0.5km 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 8BZ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £599k. 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 8BZ are sourced from Output Area E00057372 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, LS16 8BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, LS16 8BZ.
308
50
£ 62,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS16 8BZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 8BZ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£599k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £599k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS16 8BZ. The average age is 50.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 599,950
1 sales · Mean £ 599,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS16 8BZ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Adel Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ralph Thoresby School
Iveson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.3 km
- Lawnswood Arms0.5 km
- The High Farm0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Greggs Lawnswood0.6 km
- Euro Garages LTD0.8 km
- Woodends Of Adel0.1 km
- Subway Lawnswood0.6 km
- Adel Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- York Gate Cafe0.8 km
- BP Adel SF Connect0.2 km
- Sorriso0.2 km
- Tuana0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Barnies Fish N Chips0.2 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Berrys Grill House0.1 km
- Star Anise0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Adel)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth2.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.6 km
- Headingley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Holt Lane0.1 km
- The Crescent0.1 km
- Holt Lane0.2 km
- The Crescent0.2 km
- Whinfield0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS168BZ · Data under Open Government Licence