LS16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LS16 district covers Adel, Lawnswood & Ireland Wood, Far Headingley & Weetwood. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 11 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in LS16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from LS16 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in LS16
- Adel Primary School · LS16 8DY · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 10% in England
- Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School · LS16 8EX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 7% in England
- Bramhope Primary School · LS16 9AL · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 16% in England
- Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School · LS16 7EZ · Good (2023) · Top 15% in England
- Cookridge Primary School · LS16 7DH · Remains Good (2023) · Top 16% in England
- Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy · LS16 6NF · Remains Good (2023) · Top 20% in England
- Ireland Wood Primary School · LS16 6BW · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 50% in England
- Iveson Primary School · LS16 6LW · Standards maintained (2024) · Top 40% in England
- St Chad's Church of England Primary School · LS16 5QR · Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Weetwood Primary School · LS16 5NW · Remains Good (2022) · Top 19% in England
Secondary schools in LS16
- Abbey Grange Church of England Academy · LS16 5EA · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 12% in England
- Lawnswood School · LS16 5AG · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 36% in England
- Ralph Thoresby School · LS16 7RX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 28% in England
Fee-paying schools in LS16
- Richmond House School · LS16 5LG · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in LS16
- Adel Pre-School · LS16 7PQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Cliffe House Day Nurseries Ltd · LS16 8NF
- Daisy Chain Childcare (Adel) Ltd · LS16 8DY · Good (Ofsted)
- Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School · LS16 8EX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Partou Acorns in Adel Day Nursery & Pre-School · LS16 7NR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Little Oaks · LS16 6BW · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Kids Academy - West Park · LS16 5AS · Good (Ofsted)
- Kindercare (Hgte) Ltd · LS16 5JY · Good (Ofsted)
- Three Bears Nursery · LS16 5AB · Good (Ofsted)
- Cliffe House Day Nursery Ltd · LS16 9AL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in LS16
- Dr S Hutchinson & Partners, Iw&H M Prac · LS16 6FR
- Highfield Surgery · LS16 7RX
Neighbourhoods in LS16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LS16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel | 20% | £452k | Low | 12 min |
| Lawnswood & Ireland Wood | 18% | £258k | High | 7 min |
| Far Headingley & Weetwood | 17% | £289k | Low | 8 min |
| Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale | 14% | £410k | Low | 14 min |
| Cookridge & Holt Park | 12% | £348k | Low | 8 min |
| Tinshill | 11% | £285k | High | 13 min |
| Hawksworth & West Park | 7% | £255k | High | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the LS16 postcode?
LS16 covers 11 neighbourhoods in Adel, Lawnswood & Ireland Wood, Far Headingley & Weetwood, with 1,029 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LS16?
The typical home price across LS16's neighbourhoods is £289k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LS16?
10 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a LS16 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from LS16?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 30 minutes; York 67 minutes.