Redesdale Gardens is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6AU 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 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, LS16 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6AT, LS16 6AW, LS16 6AN, LS16 6AA, LS16 6AL, LS16 8AD, LS16 6AP, LS16 6AY, LS16 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 6AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS16 6AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 38.8% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 56.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 25.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 15.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 5.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 40.7% | -8.1% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 3% | 12.9% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 10.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 8% | 0.8% | -7.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 81.9% | 78% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 66.7% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 21.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 67.5% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 13.8% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 14.9% | 1.3% | 13.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redesdale Gardens was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redesdale Gardens has the 17th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 510th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-22 | £92,532 |
| 10 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-05 | £175,400 |
| 42 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2024-01-05 | £125,205 |
| 62 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-10-04 | £152,935 |
| 82 Redesdale Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-12-14 | £176,321 |
LS16 6AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS16 6AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,380 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 121 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 284 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 525 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 553 yd | |
| BP Adel SF Connect | 503 Otley Road, Adel | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 770 yd | |
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 810 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 943 yd | |
| Lawnswood Arms | Otley Road, Adel | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 284 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 559 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 559 yd | |
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 598 yd | |
| New Oriental Ltd | 21 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 284 yd | |
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.