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LS16

LEEDS

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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LS16 is the postcode district for LEEDS, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £378,697
1yr change ▼ 7.7%
Crime 34% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£378,697

▼ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

34% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

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.

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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

£360K £368K £375K £383K £390K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

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.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LS16 LEEDS

What is the average house price in LS16 LEEDS?
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 LEEDS 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 is the population of LS16 LEEDS?
The population of LS16 (LEEDS) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LS16 LEEDS?
There are 15 schools in or near LS16. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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