LS26 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 791 active and 225 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LS26 (12%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS26 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LS26 are around £246k, down 9.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS26 at 274 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS26 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LS26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS26 postcode area.
31,734
43
£ 40,480 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS26 spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £246k. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Woodlesford Primary School
Oulton Primary School
Victoria Junior School
Rothwell Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Swillington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Greggs (Rothwell)
- Boots The Chemist
- The SweetMobile Ltd
- Wood Lane Store
- Mak Tok
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bridge Farm Hotel
- Express By Holiday Leeds East
- Mack Opco
- Midland Hotel
- Oulton Hall Hotel
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Black Bull Inn
- Boundary House
- Coach And Horses
- Great Preston Snooker And Sports Club
- Hare And Hounds Inn
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Iveridge Health Club
- MHA Rothwell Breakfast Club
- Midland House Lunch Club
- Astley Arms
- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- 1Pizza1.com
- Alfresco Pizzeria
- Brown Or White
- Domino's Pizza
- Farndales Fish And Chips
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores
- B And M Retail Ltd
- Co-operative Food (Woodlesford)
- Lidl (Woodlesford)
- Morrisons (Rothwell)
- + 2 more
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