LS26 0AH is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS26 0AH has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00058634 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS26 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS26 0AH.
217
48
£ 45,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS26 0AH — age 48, 34% ownership, 31% 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 0AH. The average age is 48.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0AH is moderate at 59 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
9 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.9 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.0 km
- Deans Butchers0.2 km
- One Below0.3 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.0 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- Megabites0.3 km
- Mirchiz0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Ko Shing0.9 km
- Lucky Choice0.0 km
- The Fish Bar0.2 km
- Peggottys0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club1.0 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
- Rothwell WMC0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.2 km
- The British Oak0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.5 km
- Outwood4.3 km
- Normanton6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Marsh Street Library0.1 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260AH · Data under Open Government Licence