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.
COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AP.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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
Oulton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS260AP · Data under Open Government Licence