Leadwell Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0SR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 0SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	50.9%	1.5%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.6%	49.1%	-1.5%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 0SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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	40.9%	47.5%	6.6%	37.9%	9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	32.7%	-0.8%	44.2%	-11.5%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	6%	2.3%	-3.7%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	12.1%	14.3%	2.2%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	6.5%	3.2%	-3.3%	6.1%	-2.9%

Health

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	46.7%	44.9%	-1.8%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	32.4%	33.3%	0.9%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	12.4%	15.6%	3.2%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	7.3%	4.7%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	18.1%	-11.2%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.9%	13%	-7.9%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	17.2%	1.4%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	8.8%	3.2%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	19.5%	11.1%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	20.5%	3.8%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	0.9%	1.3%
White	96.9%	94.2%	-2.7%	81.4%	12.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	97.7%	96%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	96%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.7%	37.2%	15.5%
Christian	38.5%	46.2%	-7.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Leadwell Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leadwell Lane was 439.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 461.7% higher than the Ardsley & Robin Hood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Leadwell Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 149 local areas in Ardsley & Robin Hood and the 98th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 255.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LS26 0SR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leadwell Lane are based on 131 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Leadwell Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0SR

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS26 0SR

Average Price
£207,086

Semi-Detached
£125,132

Terraced
£152,795

Detached
£594,040

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leadwell Lane

Average Price
£224,240

Semi-Detached
£210,897

Terraced
£177,822

Detached
£483,933

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leadwell LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
83 Leadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-10-20	£214,101
43 Leadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-10-02	£112,403
49 Leadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2022-05-06	£139,446
51 Leadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£106,000	2021-10-14	£128,578
51 Leadwell Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,000	2021-08-31	£117,926

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS26 0SR

Employment

LS26 0SR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	33
Retired	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlton Primary School New Road , Carlton WF3 3RE	2out of 4	558 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ	3out of 4	989 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA	3out of 4	1,235 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robin Hood Primary School Leeds Road , Robin Hood WF3 3BG	3out of 4	1,333 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ	1out of 4	1,471 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS	3out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX	- not rated	2,574 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ	- not rated	2,791 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU	1out of 4	4,099 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF	4out of 4	4,596 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP	3out of 4	2,576 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	3out of 4	3,044 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA	- not rated	3,093 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	3,807 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
MHA Cafe Northfield	Northfield Community Centre, 2 Northfield Place	692 yd
Salute At The White Swan	Church Street, Rothwell	1,020 yd
Dill And Bay Restaurant	19 Marsh Street, Rothwell	1,083 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Unicorn Bar And Kitchen	Unicorn Inn, Main Street	434 yd
Carlton Social Club	Main Street, Carlton	489 yd
Rosebud Inn	22 Westfield Road, Rothwell	508 yd
Hare And Hounds Inn	Commercial Street, Rothwell	1,003 yd
The British Oak	7 Marsh Street, Rothwell	1,083 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lee Garden	178 Leadwell Lane, Robin Hood		611 yd
Lucky Choice	13 Marsh Street, Rothwell		1,083 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores	Carlton Lane, Rothwell		756 yd
B And M Retail Ltd	73 Commercial Street, Rothwell		1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northfield Avenue Recreation Ground NORTHFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	537 yd
Rothwell Primary School CARLTON LANE	grass pitches	567 yd
Carlton Rec - Shayfields SHAYFIELD DRIVE	grass pitches	763 yd
Carlton Cricket Club TOWN STREET	grass pitches	839 yd
Carlton Athletic Fc TOWN STREET	grass pitches	861 yd
Wood Lane Recreation Ground MANOR CRESCENT	grass pitches	904 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.