Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HARGREAVES STREET, LS26 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARGREAVES STREET, LS26 0AZ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS26 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £155k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

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

LS26 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Hargreaves Street, 0.5km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 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, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00058629 (shared with 7 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 0AZ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

2 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 137,497

8 sales · Mean £ 136,374

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

Crime around LS26 0AZ is moderate at 51 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour36
Shoplifting29
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.4 km
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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.0 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

10 nearby
  • Rimis News Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.2 km
  • Deans Butchers0.1 km
  • One Below0.3 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
  • Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
  • Gray's0.1 km
  • Megabites0.2 km
  • Mirchiz0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Alfresco Pizzeria0.9 km
  • New Ko Shing0.9 km
  • Lucky Choice0.2 km
  • The Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Peggottys0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.1 km
  • The Black Bull0.1 km
  • The British Oak0.2 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.5 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.4 km
  • Outwood4.5 km
  • Normanton6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gillett Lane0.1 km
  • Rothwell Library0.1 km
  • Rothwell War Mem0.2 km
  • Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.2 km
  • Royds Lane0.2 km