North Lane is in Woodlesford, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8RW 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 North Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8RU, LS26 8RS, LS26 8XF, LS26 8RP, LS26 8RT, LS26 8NZ, LS26 8NY, LS26 8XG, LS26 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8RW 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 North Lane was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Rothwell and the 408th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-09-19 | £235,436 |
| 86 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-17 | £258,866 |
| 106 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-08-07 | £265,663 |
| 82 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2019-08-01 | £232,966 |
| 106 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-08-14 | £237,774 |
LS26 8RW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 5,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School and Nursery Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton Middle School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 5,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 475 yd | |
| Calilo | 42 - 44 Church Street, Woodlesford | 509 yd | |
| Zoya Restaurant | 76 Aberford Road, Oulton | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horse Shoes | Leeds Road, Oulton | 772 yd | |
| Rothwell Labour Club | Fifth Avenue, Rothwell | 848 yd | |
| New Masons Arms | 26 Aberford Road, Oulton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ's Fish And Chips | 59A Holmsley Field Lane, Oulton | 325 yd | |
| The Topa Balti / Wings And Shakes | 4 Kitchener Street, Woodlesford | 474 yd | |
| Karvanis Pizzas | 1 Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 475 yd | |
| Brown Or White | 8B Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 475 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 100 Aberford Road, Oulton | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl (Woodlesford) | Aberford Road, Oulton | 696 yd | |
| Co-operative Food (Woodlesford) | 103 - 107 Aberford Road, Woodlesford | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Woodlesford Park QUARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Woodlesford Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 920 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.