Orchard Way is in Rothwell, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 0YE is located in the Rothwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Way, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0YD, LS26 0NB, LS26 0LY, LS26 0ND, LS26 0LP, LS26 0LX, LS26 0LW, LS26 0NA, LS26 0LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 0YE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 57.8% | 55.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 42.2% | 44.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 27.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 6.3% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 37.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.2% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.8% | 25.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 24.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 97.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Way was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Rothwell and the 1180th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Orchard Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-09-27 | £239,703 |
| 76 Orchard Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-09-25 | £324,105 |
| 60 Orchard Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-10-12 | £227,416 |
| 76 Orchard Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-07-31 | £331,490 |
| 50 Orchard Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-08-04 | £242,083 |
LS26 0YE 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 | 80 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,722 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 | 173 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Haigh Road Infant School Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane LS26 0RA | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community 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 | 5,252 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 | 2,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,486 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 | 3,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Middle School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 5,032 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 | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Caterers | Central House, Leeds Road | 363 yd | |
| Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe | Church Hall, Rothwell Baptist Church | 423 yd | |
| Megabites | 10 Gillett Lane, Rothwell | 591 yd | |
| Salute At The White Swan | Church Street, Rothwell | 596 yd | |
| Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe) | The Pavillion, Oulton Lane | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 679 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 690 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds Inn | Commercial Street, Rothwell | 696 yd | |
| Rothwell WMC | Marsh Street, Rothwell | 736 yd | |
| The British Oak | 7 Marsh Street, Rothwell | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Pizza1.com | 160A Leeds Road, Rothwell | 559 yd | |
| Subway (Rothwell) | 6 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 631 yd | |
| New Ko Shing | 18 Manor Road, Rothwell | 650 yd | |
| Alfresco Pizzeria | 20 Manor Road, Rothwell | 650 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 44 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Rothwell) | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Rothwell | 631 yd | |
| B And M Retail Ltd | 73 Commercial Street, Rothwell | 696 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Carlton Lane, Rothwell | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Bodymania Fitness Centre MARSH STREET | health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Rothwell Squash Club STREET RECORD STREET RECORD WHITEHALL CROFT | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 746 yd |
| Rothwell Victoria Junior School CORNWALL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Rothwell Windmill Youth Centre MARSH STREET | 826 yd | |
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Wood Lane Recreation Ground MANOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Rothwell St Marys Rc Primary School ROYDS LANE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Rothwell Athletic Cricket Club Royds Lane | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.4% |
| 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 153.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 153.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.