Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE MEADOWS, LS16 8DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, LS16 8DX.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 8DX 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 8DX combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£587k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £587k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 270.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS16 8DX is a sought-after residential area on The Meadows, 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 8DX 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £587k, up 270.0% year-on-year. 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 8DX are sourced from Output Area E00057382 (shared with 13 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 8DX. 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

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,500

3 sales · Mean £ 563,500

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

LS16 8DX has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary7
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.1 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils1.4 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.6 km
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Ralph Thoresby School

Good1046 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.9 km
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Gusto0.8 km
  • University Of Leeds0.5 km
  • Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Kennedy's0.9 km
  • Residence 74 Café & Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greggs Lawnswood0.1 km
  • Euro Garages LTD0.3 km
  • Vine Deli & Bakery0.9 km
  • Woodends Of Adel0.8 km
  • Subway Lawnswood0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Barnies Fish N Chips0.6 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Berrys Grill House0.8 km
  • Star Anise0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Adel)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth2.7 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.1 km
  • Headingley3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Adel Lane St Helens Ln0.2 km
  • Lawns Hall Close0.2 km
  • Adel Lane St Helens Ln0.2 km
  • Lawnswood Cemetery0.3 km
  • St Helen's Lane0.3 km