East Causeway Vale, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 8LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	51.5%	49%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	48.5%	51%	2.5%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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 8LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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	15.5%	27.4%	11.9%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	66.5%	60.8%	-5.7%	44.2%	16.6%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.5%	0.5%	-4.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	5%	4.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	7.5%	6.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	0.5%

Health

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	47.3%	48.8%	1.5%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	40.2%	34.1%	-6.1%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	9.2%	14.7%	5.5%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 53.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.5%	15.1%	2.6%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	5.7%	-6.8%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	8%	-2.5%	13.4%	-5.4%
Apprenticeship	2%	4.2%	2.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.5%	11.8%	7.3%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	57%	53.3%	-3.7%	33.8%	19.5%
Other	1%	1.9%	0.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	7.9%	6.2%	-1.7%	3.1%	3.1%
Pakistani	2.1%	7.8%	5.7%	2.7%	5.1%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Mixed Other	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	0.8%	1.1%
White	79.9%	68.6%	-11.3%	81.4%	-12.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%
Other	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	85.4%	86%	0.6%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	8.8%	10.5%	1.7%	5.6%	4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.7%	85.7%	2.0%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	0%	11.2%	11.2%	9.8%	1.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	15.5%	1.9%	-13.6%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.7%	37.2%	-7.5%
Christian	41.7%	46.2%	-4.5%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Jewish	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Muslim	12%	6.5%	5.5%
Sikh	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is East Causeway Vale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Causeway Vale was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

East Causeway Vale has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 1186th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in LS16 8LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on East Causeway Vale are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for East Causeway Vale, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS16 8LG

Average Price
£411,267

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£771,840

Detached
£534,960

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£707

Estimated Average Property Prices for East Causeway Vale

Average Price
£479,767

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£793,829

Detached
£548,963

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£719

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on East Causeway ValeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 East Causeway Vale, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2025-04-11	£501,221
26 East Causeway Vale, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£604	2023-08-15	£625
24 East Causeway Vale, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£466,000	2022-11-30	£488,798
14 East Causeway Vale, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£520,000	2020-11-05	£637,803
20 East Causeway Vale, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£604	2019-09-24	£737

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS16 8LG

Employment

LS16 8LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in LS16 8LG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	73
Full-Time Employee	64
Student (economically inactive)	20
Self-Employed	15
Part-Time Employee	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Manufacturing	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Primary

	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	406 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY	3out of 4	658 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES	- not rated	1,411 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX	4out of 4	1,550 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW	3out of 4	2,073 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG	4out of 4	1,849 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX	3out of 4	2,266 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE	3out of 4	2,266 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN	3out of 4	2,297 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG	3out of 4	2,663 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	3,019 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND	4out of 4	5,367 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF	- not rated	1,745 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD	- not rated	2,172 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB	3out of 4	2,868 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG	- not rated	2,955 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ	- not rated	3,649 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
York Gate Cafe	York Gate, Back Church Lane	561 yd
Cafe Espresso	1 The Avenue, Alwoodley	1,000 yd
The Olive Branch	4 The Avenue, Alwoodley	1,033 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yeadon Catering	Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane		674 yd
Adel War Memorial Association Ltd	Church Lane, Adel		887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mr Takumi	706A King Lane, Moortown		896 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	700 - 702 King Lane, Moortown		897 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE		290 yd
Old Leodiensians Association CRAG LANE	grass pitches	369 yd
Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	492 yd
Alwoodley Cricket Club BUCKSTONE MOUNT	grass pitches	558 yd
Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE	golf	675 yd
Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS	grass pitches	873 yd
Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	896 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	193.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.