New Adel Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6AR is located in the Adel & Wharfedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Adel Lane, Leeds, LS16 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6AP, LS16 6AS, LS16 6AY, LS16 6BA, LS16 6AW, LS16 6AZ, LS16 6AX, LS16 6AN, LS16 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 6AR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% | 57.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 39.2% | 42.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 30.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 32.6% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 22.2% | 19.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 34.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 31.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 26% | 22% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 24.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 6.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 37.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 90.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 94.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Adel Lane was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
New Adel Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Weetwood and the 276th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Lodge New Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-10-30 | £592,783 |
LS16 6AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS16 6AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood First School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson House First School Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhope Middle School Tredgold Crescent , LS16 9BR | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 4,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 347 yd | |
| Residence 74 Café & Bar | 74 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 453 yd | |
| Za'atar & Co | 76A Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 459 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 539 yd | |
| Gusto | 151 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 644 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 906 yd | |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 539 yd | |
| New Oriental Ltd | 21 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 691 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 796 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 796 yd | |
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 539 yd | |
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 1,021 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.