Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ST HELENS LANE, LS16 8EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS LANE, LS16 8EU.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

43

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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: LS16 8EU 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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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS16 8EU combines high owner-occupation (87%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LS16 8EU is a sought-after residential area on St Helens Lane, 0.4km 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 8EU offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 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 8EU are sourced from Output Area E00057399 (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 8EU. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

LS16 8EU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences30
Burglary9
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • University Of Leeds0.8 km
  • Dastaan Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Sorriso0.8 km
  • Tuana0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs Lawnswood0.7 km
  • Euro Garages LTD0.8 km
  • Woodends Of Adel0.9 km
  • Adel Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Adel Wood Store0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Barnies Fish N Chips0.8 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Star Anise1.0 km
  • Berrys Grill House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Adel)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth3.2 km
  • Headingley3.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Causeway St Helens Lane0.1 km
  • Long Causeway St Helens Lane0.1 km
  • Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive0.2 km
  • Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close0.2 km
  • Long Causeway Dunstarn Drive0.3 km