Long Causeway is in Adel, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 8EX 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 Long Causeway, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 8EY, LS16 8LY, LS16 8LU, LS16 8LP, LS16 8LX, LS16 8BT, LS16 8LE, LS16 8LS, LS16 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 8EX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 52.7% | 47.1% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.9% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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% | 30% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 51.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 48.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8EX this area, 9.4% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 8.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 62.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 75.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 90.7% | 83% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Causeway was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Causeway has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 1239th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 383.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House Cottage Long Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £501,750 | 2024-12-13 | £516,113 |
| 141 Long Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-02-04 | £1,083,333 |
| 141 Long Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2020-12-11 | £834,972 |
| The Stables Manor House Long Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2016-11-30 | £612,671 |
| West Manor House Long Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £594,000 | 2016-05-27 | £933,429 |
LS16 8EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,337 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, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,133 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 | 791 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 854 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 869 yd | |
| York Gate Cafe | York Gate, Back Church Lane | 871 yd | |
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 673 yd | |
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 791 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 871 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 871 yd | |
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE | 745 yd | |
| New Rover Cricket Club NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB SMITHY MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 933 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Old Leodiensians Association CRAG LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.