Roker Lane is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 9HW is located in the Pudsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roker Lane, Pudsey, LS28 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 9NB, LS28 9HN, LS28 9LP, LS28 9HL, LS28 9FE, LS28 9NT, LS28 9HR, LS28 9JQ, LS28 9BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 9HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 52.3% | 48.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.5% | 14.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 91.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 93.8% | 94.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roker Lane was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roker Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 721st lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 112.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Roker Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-19 | £253,448 |
| 34 Roker Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-11-06 | £190,843 |
| 70 Roker Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-11 | £271,903 |
| 94B Roker Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-12-23 | £529,000 |
| 94 Roker Lane, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-16 | £369,882 |
LS28 9HW 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor Infant School Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southroyd Primary and Nursery School Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Chapeltown , LS28 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowtown Primary School Kent Road , LS28 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pudsey Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7AZ | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawshaw School Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hough Side High School Hough Top , LS13 4QP | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnleigh Park High School Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinnow Middle School Swinnow Road , LS13 4PG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coal Hill Drive , Bramley LS13 1DD | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck Boys' School Fulneck , LS28 8DT | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School Beulah Grange Farm , Tong Road LS12 5EW | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 2,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastes Of Thai Ltd | 104 Valley Road, Pudsey | 445 yd | |
| Fartown Food | 159 Fartown, Pudsey | 777 yd | |
| Fulneck Golf Club | Fulneck, Pudsey | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece Inn | 100 Fartown, Pudsey | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deep | 143 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey | 254 yd | |
| Megabite | 1 Valley Road, Pudsey | 571 yd | |
| Canton House | 5 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey | 745 yd | |
| Doleburger & Hoi Sin City | 63 Robin Lane, Pudsey | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roker Recreation Ground Walmer Grove | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Southroyd Primary School LITTLEMOOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Fulneck School FULNECK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Crawshaw Academy ROBIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Fulneck Golf Club FULNECK | golf | 1,046 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.