Postcode LS16 5BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Far Headingley & Weetwood area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £55,300 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park Field.
Far Headingley & Weetwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Far Headingley & Weetwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £55,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS16 5BJ.
Far Headingley & Weetwood near LS16 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Park Field | Large | Walking directions to West Park Field |
Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £264,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £146,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 108 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkstall
In the LS16 5BJ postcode area, located within Far Headingley & Weetwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 206 Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Lea Farm Mini Market | 60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PH | Walking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.