Royds Lane is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0BE 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 Royds Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0BG, LS26 0BQ, LS26 0AQ, LS26 0BP, LS26 0BR, LS26 0BA, LS26 0JD, LS26 0AZ, LS26 0AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS26 0BE 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 0BE 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 Royds Lane was 136.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royds Lane has the 37th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 744th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2021-03-29 | £506,243 |
| 13 Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-11-04 | £149,227 |
| 13 Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,501 | 2019-08-27 | £108,001 |
| 22 Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-04-30 | £228,017 |
| Flat 1 17A Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-03-30 | £118,945 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LS26 0BE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Infant School Carlton Lane Rothwell , LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell West Junior School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 694 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dill And Bay Restaurant | 19 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 129 yd | |
| Tobias Bar | 31 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 195 yd | |
| Gray's | 37 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 195 yd | |
| The Winchester | Unit 2, 24 Commercial Street | 203 yd | |
| Mirchiz Indian Restaurant | 30A Commercial Street, Rothwell | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 129 yd | |
| Rothwell WMC | Marsh Street, Rothwell | 138 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 185 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 195 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Choice | 13 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 129 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 44 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 203 yd | |
| Peggottys | 22 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 203 yd | |
| Subway (Rothwell) | 6 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 254 yd | |
| New Ko Shing | 18 Manor Road, Rothwell | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Rothwell) | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 254 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 73 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 345 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET | 92 yd | |
| Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School ROYDS LANE | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Rothwell Squash Club STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WHITEHALL CROFT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 187 yd |
| Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Rothwell Athletic Cricket Club Royds Lane | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 699 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.