Adel Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 8BY 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 Adel Lane, Leeds, LS16 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 8BX, LS16 8AD, LS16 8AB, LS16 6AL, LS16 8AE, LS16 6AJ, LS16 6AU, LS16 6AA, LS16 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 8BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS16 8BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 35.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 51.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.9% | 59.9% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around LS16 8BY this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.2% | 63.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 79.5% | 71% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 83.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 83.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.2% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adel Lane was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adel Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 864th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-15 | £708,024 |
| 187 Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-08-06 | £594,781 |
| 169 Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2018-01-26 | £847,360 |
| 203 Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-10-19 | £1,435,074 |
| 185 Adel Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-06-09 | £745,589 |
LS16 8BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,320 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,887 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 | 3,518 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,071 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 238 yd | |
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 315 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 446 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 475 yd | |
| BP Adel SF Connect | 503 Otley Road, Adel | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 561 yd | |
| Lawnswood Arms | Otley Road, Adel | 899 yd | |
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 949 yd | |
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 238 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 480 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 480 yd | |
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 238 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 1,078 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.