Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AP.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS26 0AP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 0AP is a mixed residential area on Commercial Street, 0.4km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00058628 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0AP. 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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS26 0AP is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences82
Anti-social behaviour39
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.4 km
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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils0.6 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils0.9 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils0.9 km
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Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.3 km
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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Rimis News Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.1 km
  • Deans Butchers0.0 km
  • One Below0.2 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.8 km
  • Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
  • Gray's0.0 km
  • Megabites0.2 km
  • Mirchiz0.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • 1Pizza1.com1.0 km
  • Alfresco Pizzeria0.8 km
  • New Ko Shing0.8 km
  • Lucky Choice0.2 km
  • The Fish Bar0.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.1 km
  • The Black Bull0.1 km
  • The British Oak0.2 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.4 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.4 km
  • Outwood4.5 km
  • Normanton6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.0 km
  • Rothwell Library0.1 km
  • Gillett Lane0.1 km
  • Rothwell War Mem0.2 km
  • Park West0.2 km