Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAYLAND CLOSE, LS16 8LT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAYLAND CLOSE, LS16 8LT.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS16 8LT 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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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS16 8LT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £350k, 86% 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.

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

LS16 8LT is a sought-after residential area on Wayland Close, 0.2km from Adel in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Adel & Wharfedale ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS16 8LT is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 8LT are sourced from Output Area E00057341 (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 8LT. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.7%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

50%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 427,000

5 sales · Mean £ 411,300

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

LS16 8LT has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order8
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.1 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good211 pupils1.5 km
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Ireland Wood Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Adel War Memorial Association Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Greggs Lawnswood0.8 km
  • Woodends Of Adel0.8 km
  • Adel Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Adel Wood Store0.2 km
  • Subway Lawnswood0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Dastaan Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • York Gate Cafe0.7 km
  • BP Adel SF Connect0.8 km
  • Sorriso0.8 km
  • Tuana0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Barnies Fish N Chips0.8 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Star Anise0.8 km
  • Berrys Grill House0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (Adel)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth3.3 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.9 km
  • Headingley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close0.2 km
  • Sir George Martin Dr Woodstock Close0.2 km
  • Sir George Martin Drive East Moor Ln0.3 km
  • Long Causeway St Helens Lane0.3 km
  • Long Causeway St Helens Lane0.4 km