Wayland Croft is in Adel, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 8LA 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 Wayland Croft, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 8JE, LS16 8JF, LS16 8JD, LS16 8LB, LS16 8LJ, LS16 8LF, LS16 8LT, LS16 8NB, LS16 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 8LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 35.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 45.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44% | 45.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 40.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.8% | 82.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 89.7% | 84.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 84% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayland Croft was 53.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wayland Croft has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 844th lowest 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Wayland Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2019-07-04 | £227,708 |
| 1 Wayland Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2015-11-30 | £276,296 |
| 1 Wayland Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2007-07-20 | £265,944 |
| 9 Wayland Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2004-02-06 | £282,730 |
| 9 Wayland Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2002-01-18 | £279,422 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LS16 8LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 95 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,815 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 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,015 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Community 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 | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,484 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 | 606 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 988 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 991 yd | |
| BP Adel SF Connect | 503 Otley Road, Adel | 1,013 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 697 yd | |
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 992 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 992 yd | |
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 992 yd | |
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE | 433 yd | |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Old Leodiensians Association CRAG LANE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 699 yd |
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Alwoodley Cricket Club BUCKSTONE MOUNT | grass pitches | 840 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.