Holmsley Lane is in Woodlesford, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8SF 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 Holmsley Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 0HD, LS26 0HE, LS26 8SE, LS26 0HG, LS26 0HB, LS26 0HF, LS26 8SB, LS26 8SQ, LS26 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS26 8SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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 | 55.3% | 53.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS26 8SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 51.4% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 28.1% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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.
In the area around LS26 8SF this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 17% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 95.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 92% | 94.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 94.3% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmsley Lane was 238.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.7% higher than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holmsley Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Rothwell and the 320th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Holmsley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-18 | £290,500 |
| 170 Holmsley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-01 | £267,609 |
| 182 Holmsley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-05-26 | £201,001 |
| 140 Holmsley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-16 | £285,338 |
| 136 Holmsley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-24 | £308,767 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale Primary School and Nursery Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 983 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Haigh Road Infant School Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapgate Middle School Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halton Middle School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmanthorpe Middle School Wykebeck Mount , LS9 0JE | - not rated | 5,204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 5,244 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,965 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 | 624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broom Place , LS10 3JP | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Independent School Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA | - not rated | 4,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosters Caterers | Central House, Leeds Road | 837 yd | |
| Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe) | The Pavillion, Oulton Lane | 985 yd | |
| Megabites | 10 Gillett Lane, Rothwell | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Labour Club | Fifth Avenue, Rothwell | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Pizza1.com | 160A Leeds Road, Rothwell | 482 yd | |
| GJ's Fish And Chips | 59A Holmsley Field Lane, Oulton | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Ce Academy QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 986 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.