Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

DUNSTARN GARDENS, LS16 8EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTARN GARDENS, LS16 8EJ.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LS16 8EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £775k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £775k 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 8EJ is a sought-after residential area on Dunstarn Gardens, 0.6km from East Moor, Adel in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS16 8EJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 8EJ are sourced from Output Area E00057393 (shared with 10 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 8EJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.3%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed17.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 12%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 725,000

11 sales · Mean £ 715,164

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LS16 8EJ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Burglary8
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Alwoodley Primary School

Outstanding478 pupils1.3 km
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Penny Field School

61 pupils1.3 km
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St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Good917 pupils1.4 km
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Allerton High School

Outstanding1540 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Adel Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Adel Wood Store0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley3.5 km
  • Horsforth3.7 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Causeway St Helens Lane0.4 km
  • Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive0.4 km
  • Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive0.4 km
  • Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close0.4 km
  • Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close0.4 km