LS26 0AE is a mixed residential area on Marsh Street, 0.4km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For serious buyers, LS26 0AE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00058628 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH STREET, LS26 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH STREET, LS26 0AE.
338
44
£ 38,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS26 0AE — age 44, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0AE. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0AE is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rothwell Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Carlton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.1 km
- Deans Butchers0.2 km
- One Below0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.1 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- Megabites0.3 km
- Mirchiz0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Ko Shing0.8 km
- Lucky Choice0.1 km
- The Fish Bar0.2 km
- Peggottys0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club1.0 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
- Rothwell WMC0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.2 km
- The British Oak0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.6 km
- Outwood4.3 km
- Normanton6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Street Library0.0 km
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.1 km
- Ingram Parade Church Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260AE · Data under Open Government Licence