Swillington Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS15 4LH is located in the Garforth & Swillington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swillington Lane, Leeds, LS15 4LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS15 4NX, LS15 4LE, LS15 4LG, LS15 4LF, LS15 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS15 4LH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 56.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 40.2% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 45.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26% | 23.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 22% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swillington Lane was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swillington Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 934th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View Swillington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-04-16 | £371,043 |
| Bra Dene Swillington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2017-08-18 | £219,344 |
| East View Swillington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-05-31 | £356,965 |
| Beech Trees Swillington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2014-12-10 | £574,707 |
| Orchard Cottage Swillington Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-07-30 | £562,360 |
LS15 4LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Other | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austhorpe Primary School Austhorpe Lane , LS15 8TP | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Strawberry Fields Primary School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitkirk Primary School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | 2out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 4,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 4,942 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Mill Harvester | Unit 4 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 1,076 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 1,076 yd | |
| KFC (Colton) | Unit 1 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 1,076 yd | |
| McDonalds (Colton) | Unit 2 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | 1 Selby Road, Garforth | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Colton) | Unit A, Stile Hill Way | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Park Spa (Leeds) THORPE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| You Fit (Leeds) WAKEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.