Ambleside Grove is in Woodlesford, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8RT is located in the Rothwell 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 Ambleside Grove, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8RS, LS26 8RP, LS26 8RR, LS26 8RL, LS26 8PA, LS26 8NZ, LS26 8RW, LS26 8RN, LS26 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8RT 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 | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 36% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 49.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 30.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 99% | 94.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 94.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Grove was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ambleside Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell and the 460th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ambleside Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-11-25 | £229,695 |
LS26 8RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 2out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 5,197 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 | 5,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 5,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two Pointers | 69 Church Street, Woodlesford | 351 yd | |
| Calilo | 42 - 44 Church Street, Woodlesford | 379 yd | |
| Zoya Restaurant | 76 Aberford Road, Oulton | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horse Shoes | Leeds Road, Oulton | 827 yd | |
| Rothwell Labour Club | Fifth Avenue, Rothwell | 959 yd | |
| New Masons Arms | 26 Aberford Road, Oulton | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karvanis Pizzas | 1 Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 351 yd | |
| Brown Or White | 8B Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 351 yd | |
| The Topa Balti / Wings And Shakes | 4 Kitchener Street, Woodlesford | 396 yd | |
| GJ's Fish And Chips | 59A Holmsley Field Lane, Oulton | 414 yd | |
| Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 114 Aberford Road, Oulton | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food (Woodlesford) | 103 - 107 Aberford Road, Woodlesford | 599 yd | |
| Lidl (Woodlesford) | Aberford Road, Oulton | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlesford Park QUARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Woodlesford Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.