Leeds LS16 area guide
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Is Leeds LS16 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS16), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,849 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 11% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£389,849
Population
52,991
Recorded crime
252.7
Schools
15
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS16 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (5 of 19,726) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LS16, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (136 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 294/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 22,433
Owned 67% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS16.
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Leeds LS16: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS16 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS16), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,849 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS16?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS16 runs at 252.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS16 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS16 runs at 252.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS16?
Homes in Leeds LS16 sell for around £389,849 on average, based on 712 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS16 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (5 of 19,726) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS16?
There are 15 schools in Leeds LS16 (10 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS16 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS16, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS16 a deprived area?
Leeds LS16 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).