Whitehouse Lane is in Great Preston, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8BH 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 Whitehouse Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, LS26 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8BL, LS26 8AD, LS26 8BJ, LS26 8AT, LS26 8AY, LS26 8AS, LS26 8AU, LS26 8AZ, LS26 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 12.2% | 22% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.7% | 57.7% | -16.0% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 38.4% | 45.2% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 31.4% | 20.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 28.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 93.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.6% | 98.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehouse Lane was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehouse Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 1192nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2024-12-20 | £276,745 |
| 1 Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-01-26 | £289,672 |
| 9 Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-07 | £356,602 |
| 19 Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2021-10-22 | £268,456 |
| 29 Whitehouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,500 | 2019-10-21 | £298,808 |
LS26 8BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax Greenfield Primary School Ebor Mount , Kippax LS25 7PA | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax Ash Tree Primary School Gibson Lane , Kippax LS25 7JL | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kippax North Primary School Brexdale Avenue , Kippax LS25 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,228 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 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,008 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 | 257 yd | |
| Great Preston Snooker And Sports Club | Berry Lane, Great Preston | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickandos | 51 Station Road, Kippax | 844 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 80 Station Road, Kippax | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Preston Afc THE NEW INN THE NEW INN BERRY LANE | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Great Preston Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PREMISES CRICKET GROUND AND PREMISES BERRY LANE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Great Preston C Of E Primary School PRESTON LANE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Kippax Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Brigshaw High School BRIGSHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.