Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS26 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS26 postcode area.

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Population

31,734

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,480 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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.

home £246,719 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3558
Anti-social behaviour1167
Public order831
Criminal damage and arson725
Burglary555

school Local Schools

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Woodlesford Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils
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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils
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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils
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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils
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Great Preston VC CofE Primary School

Good237 pupils
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils
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Swillington Primary School

Good192 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Greggs (Rothwell)
  • Boots The Chemist
  • The SweetMobile Ltd
  • Wood Lane Store
  • Mak Tok
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Bridge Farm Hotel
  • Express By Holiday Leeds East
  • Mack Opco
  • Midland Hotel
  • Oulton Hall Hotel
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Iveridge Health Club
  • MHA Rothwell Breakfast Club
  • Midland House Lunch Club
  • Astley Arms
  • Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • 1Pizza1.com
  • Alfresco Pizzeria
  • Brown Or White
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Farndales Fish And Chips
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores
  • B And M Retail Ltd
  • Co-operative Food (Woodlesford)
  • Lidl (Woodlesford)
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)
  • + 2 more