The Crest is in Swillington, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8EA 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 The Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8ED, LS26 8DY, LS26 8EE, LS26 8DL, LS26 8DX, LS26 8EF, LS26 8EG, LS26 8EB, LS26 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 38.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 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 | 36.9% | 44.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 24.3% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 19.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 19.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crest was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.9% higher than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Crest has the 7th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 539th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Crest, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-10-07 | £234,002 |
| 10 The Crest, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-03-28 | £211,625 |
| 12 The Crest, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-09 | £216,400 |
| 4 The Crest, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-12 | £145,888 |
| 17 The Crest, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-02-26 | £238,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Preston Lane , Great Preston LS26 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 2out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 3,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 5,224 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table 26 | 12 Church Lane, Swillington | 134 yd | |
| Grand Indian Lounge | 40 Wakefield Road, Swillington | 267 yd | |
| Cazs Cafe | Unit 3, 35 Wakefield Road | 290 yd | |
| Astley Arms | Park Avenue, Swillington | 378 yd | |
| Northern Power Grid Training Centre | Wakefield Road, Swillington | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swillington Miners Welfare Scheme | Wakefield Road, Swillington | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza7 | Pizza 7, Ground Floor | 136 yd | |
| Swillington Fisheries | 1 Neville Grove, Swillington | 210 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 30A Astley Lane, Swillington | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Wakefield Road, Swillington | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swillington Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Swillington Miners Welfare Club Wakefield Road | grass pitches | 522 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.