Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SWITHENS DRIVE, LS26 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWITHENS DRIVE, LS26 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LS26 0BD is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.

home £320,142 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 0BD is a mixed residential area on Swithens Drive, 0.6km 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 2.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00058637 (shared with 9 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 0BD. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

10 sales · Mean £ 275,750

Semi-Detached

£ 291,000

2 sales · Mean £ 291,000

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

Crime around LS26 0BD is moderate at 60 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour35
Shoplifting29
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.2 km
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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.1 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Rimis News Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.2 km
  • Deans Butchers0.4 km
  • One Below0.4 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Alfresco Pizzeria1.0 km
  • New Ko Shing1.0 km
  • Lucky Choice0.2 km
  • The Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Peggottys0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Carlton Social Club0.8 km
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.4 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.3 km
  • The Black Bull0.4 km
  • The British Oak0.2 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
  • Gray's0.4 km
  • Megabites0.5 km
  • Mirchiz0.4 km
  • Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe)0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.2 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.7 km
  • Outwood4.1 km
  • Normanton6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Avenue0.2 km
  • Marsh Street Library0.2 km
  • Rothwell Library0.2 km
  • Royds Lane0.3 km
  • Royds Lane0.3 km