Homelea is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0PP 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 Homelea, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0WN, LS26 0PN, LS26 0XD, LS26 0PH, LS26 0PR, LS26 0NR, LS26 0PW, LS26 0AA, LS26 0PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 0PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 53.8% | 55.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 40.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.9% | 45% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 35.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 18.7% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 19.4% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 22.6% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.8% | 95.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 95.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Homelea was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Homelea has the 74th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 1244th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Homelea, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-12-03 | £238,893 |
| 23 Homelea, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2024-06-21 | £271,117 |
| 47 Homelea, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-22 | £291,473 |
| 69 Homelea, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-26 | £190,636 |
| 73 Homelea, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-16 | £231,604 |
LS26 0PP 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 5,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Haigh Road Infant School Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC School Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy Ring Road , Middleton LS10 4AX | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 3,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmanthorpe Middle School Wykebeck Mount , LS9 0JE | - not rated | 4,722 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 | 4,735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,490 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lane Bakery | 133 Wood Lane, Rothwell | 169 yd | |
| Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe | Church Hall, Rothwell Baptist Church | 600 yd | |
| Fosters Caterers | Central House, Leeds Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Tandoori | 1 Woodland Crescent, Rothwell | 317 yd | |
| New Ko Shing | 18 Manor Road, Rothwell | 586 yd | |
| Alfresco Pizzeria | 20 Manor Road, Rothwell | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Victoria Junior School CORNWALL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Wood Lane Recreation Ground MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.