Bodington Way is in Adel, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 8FY is located in the Adel & Wharfedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 2014-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bodington Way, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 8GA, LS16 8FZ, LS16 8FX, LS16 8FW, LS16 8BJ, LS16 8FH, LS16 8FD, LS16 8JA, LS16 8FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 8FY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 55.1% | 49.7% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 50.3% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% 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 | 97.5% | 24.5% | -73.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.1% | 66.2% | 64.1% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.5%) 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 | 62.7% | 69.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 21.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 25.6% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 8FY this area, 1.7% 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 | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 85.7% | 17.1% | -68.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 63.4% | 58.1% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 20% | 17.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.5% | 54.6% | -34.9% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 90.1% | 77.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 14.7% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 77.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 16.7% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bodington Way was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bodington Way has the 57th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1220th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bodington Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-10-29 | £984,855 |
| 3 Bodington Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,065,944 |
| 20 Bodington Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2021-05-28 | £980,713 |
| 19 Bodington Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-05-14 | £863,521 |
| 1 Bodington Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-06-07 | £893,333 |
LS16 8FY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 8FY 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 61 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,851 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 | 2,893 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 | 767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 2,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Leeds | The Brownlee Centre, Bodington Avenue | 244 yd | |
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 1,029 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 245 yd |
| New Rover Cricket Club NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB SMITHY MILLS LANE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Moorlands School FOX HILL DRIVE | swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Sports Park Weetwood) WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Oxley Hall OXLEY HALL OXLEY HALL WEETWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 302.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.