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.
DUNSTARN GARDENS, LS16 8EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTARN GARDENS, LS16 8EJ.
349
40
£ 62,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Adel Primary School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Alwoodley Primary School
Penny Field School
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Allerton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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Postcode Profile: LS168EJ · Data under Open Government Licence