Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SETON CLOSE, LS16 8FX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETON CLOSE, LS16 8FX.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /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 8FX 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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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LS16 8FX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £672k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.

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

LS16 8FX is a sought-after residential area on Seton Close, 0.8km from Lawnswood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS16, LS16 8FX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £672k, up 12.4% 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 8FX are sourced from Output Area E00058899 (shared with 15 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 8FX. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian31.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

11 sales · Mean £ 663,497

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

LS16 8FX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Drugs9
Other crime6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Iveson Primary School

Good368 pupils1.1 km
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Lawnswood School

Good1489 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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St Chad's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Euro Garages LTD0.5 km
  • Adel Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Greggs Lawnswood0.5 km
  • Subway Lawnswood0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Barnies Fish N Chips1.0 km
  • Lazeez & Topolo1.0 km
  • Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Adel)1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Weetwood Hall0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lawnswood Red Triangle0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Gusto1.0 km
  • University Of Leeds0.2 km
  • Sorriso1.0 km
  • Tuana0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth2.9 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.0 km
  • Headingley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ring Rd Weetwood Lane0.3 km
  • Long Causeway Oaklea Hall Close0.3 km
  • Long Causeway Oaklea Hall Close0.4 km
  • Lawnswood Cemetery0.4 km
  • Lawnswood Cemetery0.4 km