Wood Lane is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0PD 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 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0LL, LS26 0PE, LS26 0RE, LS26 0LJ, LS26 0NA, LS26 0LN, LS26 0PB, LS26 0RF, LS26 0NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 0PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 54.2% | 54.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 0PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 36.7% | 42.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 40.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.2% | 20.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 19.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 | 96% | 94.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 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 | 95.3% | 94.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell and the 1050th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2025-01-30 | £274,867 |
| 13 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-18 | £164,267 |
| 71 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-05 | £398,462 |
| 59 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-03 | £217,035 |
| Flat 4 39A Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-07-26 | £164,243 |
LS26 0PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 1out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 5,397 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 | 5,176 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,859 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 5,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe | Church Hall, Rothwell Baptist Church | 253 yd | |
| Salute At The White Swan | Church Street, Rothwell | 378 yd | |
| Tobias Bar | 31 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 607 yd | |
| Gray's | 37 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 607 yd | |
| Mirchiz Indian Restaurant | 30A Commercial Street, Rothwell | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 519 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 607 yd | |
| Rothwell WMC | Marsh Street, Rothwell | 663 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 668 yd | |
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ko Shing | 18 Manor Road, Rothwell | 348 yd | |
| Alfresco Pizzeria | 20 Manor Road, Rothwell | 348 yd | |
| Rothwell Tandoori | 1 Woodland Crescent, Rothwell | 530 yd | |
| Subway (Rothwell) | 6 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 547 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 44 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retail Ltd | 73 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 519 yd | |
| Morrisons (Rothwell) | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 547 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Rothwell Victoria Junior School CORNWALL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Wood Lane Recreation Ground MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET | 732 yd | |
| Rothwell Squash Club STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WHITEHALL CROFT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 751 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School ROYDS LANE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Rothwell Athletic Cricket Club Royds Lane | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.