Postcode sector · LS16 7

Leeds LS16 7 area guide

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Is Leeds LS16 7 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS16 7), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £348,543 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Leeds LS16 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS16 7 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,505) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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)

1995: £69,103 (138 sales)1996: £76,514 (212 sales)1997: £78,248 (228 sales)1998: £82,201 (164 sales)1999: £83,009 (235 sales)2000: £96,218 (219 sales)2001: £110,387 (227 sales)2002: £128,078 (256 sales)2003: £163,873 (190 sales)2004: £171,297 (237 sales)2005: £188,189 (184 sales)2006: £194,762 (254 sales)2007: £210,824 (196 sales)2008: £213,899 (97 sales)2009: £188,692 (110 sales)2010: £203,747 (136 sales)2011: £195,608 (129 sales)2012: £206,555 (120 sales)2013: £209,327 (184 sales)2014: £208,178 (196 sales)2015: £230,547 (170 sales)2016: £244,256 (193 sales)2017: £261,113 (162 sales)2018: £267,554 (203 sales)2019: £305,112 (238 sales)2020: £338,215 (183 sales)2021: £323,697 (271 sales)2022: £332,002 (190 sales)2023: £355,070 (166 sales)2024: £348,543 (182 sales)2025: £351,088 (190 sales)2026: £329,728 (49 sales) 2026: £329,728 (49 sales) — part year so far £355,070 £69,103 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LS16 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (49 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 93 crimesJun 24: 94 crimesJul 24: 101 crimesAug 24: 96 crimesSep 24: 81 crimesOct 24: 80 crimesNov 24: 68 crimesDec 24: 75 crimesJan 25: 67 crimesFeb 25: 47 crimesMar 25: 66 crimesApr 25: 57 crimesMay 25: 66 crimesJun 25: 53 crimesJul 25: 93 crimesAug 25: 68 crimesSep 25: 60 crimesOct 25: 68 crimesNov 25: 74 crimesDec 25: 87 crimesJan 26: 60 crimesFeb 26: 61 crimesMar 26: 67 crimesApr 26: 73 crimes Apr 26: 73 crimes 101 47 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LS16 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 73/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
32%
Households with children
27%
Households
9,517

Owned 72% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LS16 7.

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Leeds LS16 7: frequently asked questions

Is Leeds LS16 7 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS16 7), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £348,543 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, 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 7?

Recorded crime in Leeds LS16 7 runs at 296.8 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leeds LS16 7 safe?

Crime in Leeds LS16 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS16 7 runs at 296.8 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leeds LS16 7?

Homes in Leeds LS16 7 sell for around £348,543 on average, based on 182 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leeds LS16 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS16 7 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 5,505) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leeds LS16 7?

There are 3 schools in Leeds LS16 7 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leeds LS16 7 a deprived area?

Leeds LS16 7 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).