East Causeway is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 8JT 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 East Causeway, Leeds, LS16 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 8LN, LS16 8LW, LS16 8DA, LS16 8JX, LS16 8JU, LS16 8DS, LS16 8LG, LS16 8JB, LS16 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 8JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.5% 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 | 16.7% | 15.8% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 70.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 26.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 54.1% | 55.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 60.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 84.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.8% | 87% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 86.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Causeway was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Causeway has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 553rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 East Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2025-09-26 | £332,500 |
| 25 East Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-28 | £355,915 |
| 27 East Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-07-29 | £381,595 |
| 33 East Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-13 | £402,902 |
| 21 East Causeway, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-28 | £425,764 |
LS16 8JT 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 8JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 3,186 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 | 1,807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Gate Cafe | York Gate, Back Church Lane | 385 yd | |
| BP Adel SF Connect | 503 Otley Road, Adel | 1,024 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 1,037 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 495 yd | |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 713 yd | |
| Lawnswood Arms | Otley Road, Adel | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 1,025 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 1,036 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 1,036 yd | |
| Mr Takumi | 706A King Lane, Moortown | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 700 - 702 King Lane, Moortown | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE | 469 yd | |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 496 yd |
| Old Leodiensians Association CRAG LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Alwoodley Cricket Club BUCKSTONE MOUNT | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 768 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.