Third Avenue is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0JR 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 Third Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0JJ, LS26 0JT, LS26 0JL, LS26 0JP, LS26 0JS, LS26 0JW, LS26 0JH, LS26 0JU, LS26 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS26 0JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.5% | 49.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS26 0JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.1% | 58.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 23.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 46.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 0JR this area, 32% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49% | 32% | -17.0% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 15.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 14.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| White | 95.7% | 89.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 99.2% | 93% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 93.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.3% | 76.7% | -15.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Third Avenue has the 44th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 824th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Third Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,530 | 2023-01-27 | £151,772 |
| 1 Third Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-28 | £177,243 |
| 3 Third Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-03-16 | £213,520 |
| 3 Third Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2016-04-29 | £125,357 |
| 42 Third Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-05-18 | £146,606 |
LS26 0JR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 5,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School and Nursery Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Haigh Road Infant School Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Community 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 | 3,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Middle School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | - not rated | 4,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmanthorpe Middle School Wykebeck Mount , LS9 0JE | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Caterers | Central House, Leeds Road | 505 yd | |
| Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe) | The Pavillion, Oulton Lane | 1,056 yd | |
| Megabites | 10 Gillett Lane, Rothwell | 1,072 yd | |
| Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe | Church Hall, Rothwell Baptist Church | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Labour Club | Fifth Avenue, Rothwell | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Pizza1.com | 160A Leeds Road, Rothwell | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 982 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.