Mowbray Chase is in Woodlesford, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS26 8WL is located in the Rothwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mowbray Chase, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS26 8WN, LS26 8WA, LS26 8WD, LS26 0HF, LS26 8WH, LS26 8WE, LS26 0HE, LS26 8WG, LS26 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS26 8WL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 42% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.2% | 50.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 37.2% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 6.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 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 | 21.2% | 13.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 20.9% | 10.1% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 39.1% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mowbray Chase was 127.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Rothwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mowbray Chase has the 13th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Rothwell and the 826th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mowbray Chase, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-29 | £358,231 |
| 19 Mowbray Chase, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-11-03 | £416,644 |
| 14 Mowbray Chase, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-24 | £337,556 |
| 10 Mowbray Chase, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-14 | £420,455 |
| 15 Mowbray Chase, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2020-07-24 | £420,747 |
LS26 8WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Queensway , Rothwell LS26 0NB | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlesford Primary School Church Street , Woodlesford LS26 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Haigh Road , Rothwell LS26 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 5,005 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 | 4,726 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,672 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 | 978 yd | |
| Fosters Caterers | Central House, Leeds Road | 991 yd | |
| Calilo | 42 - 44 Church Street, Woodlesford | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Labour Club | Fifth Avenue, Rothwell | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Pizza1.com | 160A Leeds Road, Rothwell | 637 yd | |
| GJ's Fish And Chips | 59A Holmsley Field Lane, Oulton | 805 yd | |
| Karvanis Pizzas | 1 Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 978 yd | |
| Brown Or White | 8B Beechwood Shopping Centre, Church Street | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John O'Gaunts Recreation Ground SIXTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Langdale Playing Fields SHERWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Oulton Primary School GREEN LEA | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Springhead Park OULTON LANE | tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
| Woodlesford Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.