Postcode LS16 5LY (Leeds)

Map showing LS16 5LY and nearby postcodes

The postcode LS16 5LY is located in Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LS16 5LY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LS16 5LY is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LS16 5LY as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to LS16 5LY is Thornfield Road which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Spen Road West Parade and is 110 m away. The closest railway station is Headingley Rail Station, 1.8 km away.

The closest primary school to LS16 5LY (for ages 11 and under) is St Chad's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 10, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lawnswood School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2018 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from Spice Fusion and is 300 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 24, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for LS16 5LY is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Leeds is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LS16 5LY and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LS16 5LY, and the approximate distance away.

Thornfield Road 19 m
Ashleigh Road 56 m
Arncliffe Road 68 m
Spen Road 72 m
Greenhead Road 111 m
North Parade 124 m
West Park Drive 124 m
West Parade 166 m
Edgerton Road 172 m
Chalfont Road 229 m
Weetwood Road 239 m
Weetwood Grange Grove 239 m
Northolme Avenue 263 m
West Grove 278 m
Parkview Place 281 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LS16 5LY

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LS16 5LY - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Chad's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 10, 2017)
221 m
Lawnswood School Good
(May 1, 2018)
252 m
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Good
(February 22, 2017)
681 m
Richmond House School 826 m
Iveson Primary School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.03 km
Weetwood Primary School Good
(January 17, 2017)
1.11 km
Hawksworth Wood Primary School Good
(March 4, 2020)
1.38 km
Moorlands School 1.39 km
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Good
(July 11, 2018)
1.53 km
Lighthouse School Leeds Good
(November 21, 2017)
1.59 km
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
1.69 km
Meanwood Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(June 6, 2013)
1.87 km
Shire Oak VC Primary School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.08 km
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Good
(January 30, 2020)
2.12 km
Ireland Wood Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
2.17 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth 2.23 km
Adel Primary School Good
(January 26, 2022)
2.24 km
Spring Bank Primary School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
2.36 km
Beecroft Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2010)
2.41 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2.41 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LS16 5LY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kids Academy (West Park) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
191 m
Catering Leeds (St Chads C Of E Primary) School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 22, 2018
243 m
Lawnswood School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 10, 2019
252 m
Alexandra Court Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 18, 2019
276 m
Lavanta Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 24, 2019
300 m
Spice Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
June 24, 2019
300 m
Hippos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
October 11, 2018
334 m
The Heat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 23, 2021
334 m
Three Bears Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
352 m
Cherry Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 28, 2019
415 m
Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 3, 2003
415 m
Roys Rolls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 26, 2019
415 m
Butcher Hill Community Pantry Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
447 m
Midgleys Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 27, 2020
447 m
The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
447 m
West Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 24, 2019
450 m
West Park Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 13, 2017
450 m
Best One Retailers - other 4
Good
November 29, 2016
513 m
Best-One Retailers - other 4
Good
January 14, 2022
513 m
Village Hotel And Leisure Club Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
559 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LS16 5LY - Data from Apr 2022

Spen Road West Parade Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Spen Road West Parade Bus Stop/Station 148 m
West Parade Bus Stop/Station 257 m
West Parade Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Butcher Hill Bus Stop/Station 310 m
Headingley Rail Station Rail 1.8 km
Headingley Rail Station Rail 1.82 km
Horsforth Rail Station Rail 2.54 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LS16 5LY - Data from Dec 2021

Pontefract Wood Woodland Or Forest 949 m
Church Wood Woodland Or Forest 987 m
Queen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Clayton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Hell Hole Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Iveson Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
The Orchard Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Morris Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Low Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Ireland Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Meanwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Spring Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Batcliffe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Hawksworth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Daffy Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LS16 5LY - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County West Yorkshire
Latitude 53.83417300
Longitude -1.59822500
OS Easting 426539
OS Northing 0437621
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22444
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Leeds North West
Electoral Ward Weetwood
Local Authority District Leeds
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Leeds City Region
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council West Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000035
Travel To Work Area Leeds

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Leeds
Cancer Alliance West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership)
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Leeds CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Yorkshire BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Leeds BUASD
Workplace Zone E33013879
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Leeds 109
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Leeds 109B
Output Area / Small Area 5B1