Postcode LS16 5JJ 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 average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £65,938 per year. The nearest station is Headingley, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckett Park.
Far Headingley & Weetwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Far Headingley & Weetwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 per household in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £65,938 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from LS16 5JJ.
Far Headingley & Weetwood near LS16 5JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Headingley | N/A | Walking directions to Headingley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beckett Park | Large | Walking directions to Beckett Park |
| 0.5 mi | Meanwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Meanwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Acre | Small | Walking directions to The Acre |
Based on 304 recent sales, the median property price is £279,250 (about £3,197 per square metre) 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS16 5JJ.
In the LS16 5JJ postcode area, located within Far Headingley & Weetwood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS16 5JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 195-199 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5LA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Otley Road, Leeds, LS6 2UE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5JJ, 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 5JJ records about 51 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 5JJ in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £279,250 (about £3,197 per square metre) based on 304 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LS16 5JJ, including Weetwood Primary School (Good), Richmond House School and Leeds Beckett University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS16 5JJ is Headingley, about 1,353 m away.
LS16 5JJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS16 5JJ is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Izaak Wilson (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.