Postcode LS16 5FA is located in a major urban area, within the Weetwood ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Far Headingley & Weetwood area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £65,938 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 1.1 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Far Headingley & Weetwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.3% 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 per household in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £65,938 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS16 5FA.
Far Headingley & Weetwood near LS16 5FA 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Park Field | Large | Walking directions to West Park Field |
Based on 304 recent sales, the median property price is £279,250 in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,232 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £485,000 | £3,720 |
| Flats | 67 | £165,000 | £2,636 |
| Semi-Detached | 136 | £299,500 | £3,311 |
| Terraced | 60 | £270,000 | £3,057 |
10 year median price trend in Weetwood
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS16 5FA.
In the LS16 5FA postcode area, located within Far Headingley & Weetwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 5FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 206 Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 179-181 Butcher Hill, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5DA | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS16 5FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Izaak Wilson
Weetwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS16 5FA records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS16 5FA in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £279,250 (about £3,197 per square metre) based on 304 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS16 5FA, including St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good), Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (Good) and Lawnswood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS16 5FA scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.