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.
SETON CLOSE, LS16 8FX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETON CLOSE, LS16 8FX.
449
29
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Adel Primary School
Iveson Primary School
Lawnswood School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Ireland Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Euro Garages LTD0.5 km
- Adel Pharmacy0.8 km
- Greggs Lawnswood0.5 km
- Subway Lawnswood0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Barnies Fish N Chips1.0 km
- Lazeez & Topolo1.0 km
- Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative (Adel)1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Weetwood Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lawnswood Red Triangle0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS168FX · Data under Open Government Licence