LS16 in Leeds sits at the 59th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.5/100, indicating strong fundamentals. The district has experienced modest price appreciation, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.9%, whilst rental yields have outpaced capital growth at 5.5% CAGR over the same period. Population expansion has been limited at 1.0% over five years, suggesting demographic stability rather than rapid change. The postcode operates in an early gentrification stage, indicating ongoing residential and commercial development. These metrics suggest a market characterised by steady rental demand relative to price appreciation, which may appeal to income-focused investors seeking stable yields in a maturing residential area.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Leeds · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
91 planning applications submitted in LS16 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 5 demolition.
- Demolition of existing rear extension; single-storey extension to front; single-storey extension to rear; extension to existing dormer to side and rear; replacement windows to front, sides, and rearJun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of conservatory; part single storey and part two storey extension to the rearJun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing rear extension; single-storey rear extensionJun 2026 · pending
Leeds (LS16) common questions
Is Leeds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leeds (LS16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 44% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leeds safe?
Leeds has a safety score of 18/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leeds?
The average property price in Leeds (LS16) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leeds?
The median monthly rent in Leeds (LS16) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leeds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS11), Leeds (LS13), Pudsey (LS28), Leeds (LS12), Leeds (LS27). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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