St Aidans Road is in Great Preston, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8AY is located in the Garforth & Swillington 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 St Aidans Road, Great Preston, Leeds, LS26 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8AZ, LS26 8BG, LS26 8BQ, LS26 8BB, LS26 8BA, LS26 8BD, LS26 8AU, LS26 8BE, LS26 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS26 8AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 30% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 54.3% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 48.3% | 45.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 33.6% | 23.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 24.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 97.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Aidans Road was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Aidans Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 516th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 St Aidans Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-09-03 | £173,000 |
| 37 St Aidans Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2022-01-26 | £143,300 |
| 25 St Aidans Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2021-08-06 | £183,644 |
| 59 St Aidans Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2020-08-14 | £178,832 |
| 63 St Aidans Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-01-17 | £161,687 |
LS26 8AY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS26 8AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Preston Lane , Great Preston LS26 8AR | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax Greenfield Primary School Ebor Mount , Kippax LS25 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax Ash Tree Primary School Gibson Lane , Kippax LS25 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax North Primary School Brexdale Avenue , Kippax LS25 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn (Great Preston) | Berry Lane, Great Preston | 206 yd | |
| Great Preston Snooker And Sports Club | Berry Lane, Great Preston | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickandos | 51 Station Road, Kippax | 627 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 80 Station Road, Kippax | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Preston Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PREMISES CRICKET GROUND AND PREMISES BERRY LANE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Great Preston Afc THE NEW INN THE NEW INN BERRY LANE | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Great Preston C Of E Primary School PRESTON LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Kippax Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Brigshaw High School BRIGSHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 933 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.