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Leeds (LS16)
The LS16 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1335 individual postcodes.
There are 19 electoral wards in the LS16 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in LS16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LS16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The LS16 postcode is an area of Leeds in the West Yorkshire region of the United Kingdom. It is located to the east of the city, four miles away from the centre and spans several suburbs, often referred to as ‘The Moorlands'. It is bordered by the LS17, LS21, LS15 and LS6 postcodes.
The area is highly residential and predominantly made up of middle-class housing estates which range from Victorian style homes to modern-built properties. It is known for its high quality of life and easy access to riverside and moorland walks. Educational facilities nearby include Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Moorlands Primary School and Ireland Wood Primary School. In terms of retail and leisure amenities, there are several supermarkets, including a M&S Food Hall, a variety of cafés, pubs, shops, a cinema at the White Rose Shopping Centre and lots of green spaces. There is also a wide selection of leisure activities available - from climbing indoor walls and zorbing to outdoor sports facilities and popular fishing spots.
Transport connections in the area include several city bus routes, as well as two major locations off the A660 roundabout: Leeds Bradford Airport and the Leeds Outer Ring Road. Nearby railway stations servicing LS16 area include Horsforth, crossing over into the LS15 postcode; and New Pudsey Station, which is served primarily by services from Bradford and Wakefield.
For those looking to set up a business, LS16 postcode has plenty of office spaces and industrial units to suit any budget. There are also a number of established businesses based in the area, including the AMG Group, an established supplier of cutting edge IT solutions and services.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
LS16 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | LS16 |
| Postal Town | Leeds |
| MSOA Name | Leeds 019 |
| LSOA Name | Leeds 019D |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
LS16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LS16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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GC, Leeds
Saturday, December 30, 2023
I live in this area. I am in West Park, I've been here for 11yrs.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.