Kitchener Street is in Woodlesford, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8ST 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 Kitchener Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8SR, LS26 8SU, LS26 8SW, LS26 8SS, LS26 8NQ, LS26 8NU, LS26 8LT, LS26 8LS, LS26 8SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS26 8ST has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 21.6% | 36% | 14.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 43.2% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 47.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.9% | 20.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 15.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 35.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchener Street was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% higher than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kitchener Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell and the 1003rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Kitchener Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-02-18 | £122,919 |
| 12 Kitchener Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-03-13 | £192,500 |
| 3 Kitchener Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2019-08-02 | £160,670 |
| 9 Kitchener Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2019-07-25 | £162,391 |
| 5 Kitchener Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2018-06-13 | £131,185 |
LS26 8ST 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 5,260 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,256 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 5,439 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 5,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoya Restaurant | 76 Aberford Road, Oulton | 243 yd | |
| Calilo | 42 - 44 Church Street, Woodlesford | 463 yd | |
| The Two Pointers | 69 Church Street, Woodlesford | 501 yd | |
| Rothwell FC Ltd | Rothwell FC, Fleet Lane | 761 yd | |
| Toby Carvery (Oulton) | 2 Aberford Road, Oulton | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horse Shoes | Leeds Road, Oulton | 702 yd | |
| New Masons Arms | 26 Aberford Road, Oulton | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Topa Balti / Wings And Shakes | 4 Kitchener Street, Woodlesford | 1 yd | |
| Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway | 114 Aberford Road, Oulton | 193 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 100 Aberford Road, Oulton | 242 yd | |
| Farndales Fish And Chips | 138 Aberford Road, Woodlesford | 295 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Aberford Road, Oulton | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food (Woodlesford) | 103 - 107 Aberford Road, Woodlesford | 271 yd | |
| Lidl (Woodlesford) | Aberford Road, Oulton | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlesford Park QUARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Woodlesford Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| West Riding County Football Association FLEET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Rothwell Juniors Football Club FLEET LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.