Postcode report
LS16 6RF Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Leeds
About LS16 6RF: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS16 6RF is a postcode in Adel & Wharfedale, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS16 6RF, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS16 6RF are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS16 6RF is based on Leeds 033 Census 2021. It covers 8,041 residents, 3,160 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 42% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near LS16 6RF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £238k from 116 rolling sales, down 8.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS16 6RF can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS16 6RF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS16 6RF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 HMO licences, 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS16 6RF
Is LS16 6RF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS16 6RF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS16 6RF?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS16 6RF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LS16 6RF?
LocaleIQ matched LS16 6RF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS16 6RF?
The latest median sold price is £238k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS16 6RF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 HMO licences, 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.