The Park is in Swillington, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8QB 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 Park, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 8QB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 56.1% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 40.2% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 45.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 26% | 23.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 22% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 26.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.3% | 94.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Park was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Park has the 18th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 934th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-09-30 | £603,554 |
| 2 The Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2001-08-24 | £680,126 |
LS26 8QB 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Other | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swillington Primary School Church Lane , Swillington LS26 8DX | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 2out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Preston Lane , Great Preston LS26 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,571 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 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,467 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Power Grid Training Centre | Wakefield Road, Swillington | 320 yd | |
| Grand Indian Lounge | 40 Wakefield Road, Swillington | 496 yd | |
| Cazs Cafe | Unit 3, 35 Wakefield Road | 553 yd | |
| Astley Arms | Park Avenue, Swillington | 762 yd | |
| RSPB St Aidan's | RSPB, St Aidens Visitor Centre | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swillington Miners Welfare Scheme | Wakefield Road, Swillington | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza7 | Pizza 7, Ground Floor | 853 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 30A Astley Lane, Swillington | 877 yd | |
| Swillington Fisheries | 1 Neville Grove, Swillington | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Wakefield Road, Swillington | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swillington Miners Welfare Club Wakefield Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Swillington Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.