LS16 — LEEDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LS16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LS16 is £378,697, which is 36% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in LS16 cost 32.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LS16 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£589,618	557
Semi-detached	£321,525	844
Terraced	£259,100	255
Flat	£171,478	273
All types	£378,697	1966

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LS16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LS16 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LS16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LS16 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Iveson Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Adel Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cookridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ireland Wood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Weetwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LS16 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LS16 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LS16 — LEEDS

Area Summary

LS16 (LEEDS) offers above-average property prices (£378,697, 32% above national average), low crime (34% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LS15

LEEDS

£286K

▲ 6.8% YoY

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LEEDS

£415K

▲ 2.3% YoY

LS18

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£348K

▼ 1.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LS16?

The average house price in LS16 (LEEDS) is £378,697, based on 1966 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.7% over the past year.

Is LS16 a safe area to live?

Crime in LS16 is significantly below the national average (54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LS16?

There are 15 schools in or near LS16. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LS16?

Council tax in LS16 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LS16?

The average broadband download speed in LS16 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LS16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in LS16 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.