Commercial Street is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0AX is located in the Rothwell 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 Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0AZ, LS26 0FL, LS26 0AT, LS26 0BA, LS26 0AW, LS26 0AP, LS26 0BB, LS26 0JD, LS26 0EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS26 0AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 58.2% | 48.6% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 41.8% | 51.4% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 28.9% | 31.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 31.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 26.3% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 7.7% | -16.9% | 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 | 26.3% | 31.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -16.5% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 39.4% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 20.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 6% | -9.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 LS26 0AX this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.1% | 31.4% | -20.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 20.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 97% | 92.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 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 | 97% | 92.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 41st highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 726th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-04-16 | £200,670 |
| 3 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-11-18 | £143,580 |
| 9 - 11 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-10-31 | £208,290 |
| 19 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-10-25 | £202,602 |
| 5 Commercial Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-11-28 | £167,762 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LS26 0AX 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 1out of 4 | 4,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winchester | Unit 2, 24 Commercial Street | 49 yd | |
| Mirchiz Indian Restaurant | 30A Commercial Street, Rothwell | 72 yd | |
| Wood Fire Dine The Pizzeria | 34 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 72 yd | |
| Tobias Bar | 31 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 108 yd | |
| Gray's | 37 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Bull | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 1 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 108 yd | |
| Rothwell WMC | Marsh Street, Rothwell | 111 yd | |
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 230 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bar | 44 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 72 yd | |
| Peggottys | 22 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 72 yd | |
| Subway (Rothwell) | 6 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 152 yd | |
| Lucky Choice | 13 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 230 yd | |
| New Ko Shing | 18 Manor Road, Rothwell | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Rothwell) | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 152 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 73 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 321 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Squash Club STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WHITEHALL CROFT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 93 yd |
| Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET | 191 yd | |
| Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School ROYDS LANE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Rothwell Athletic Cricket Club Royds Lane | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 724 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.