LS26 0BE is a mixed residential area on Royds Lane, 0.5km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £411k, up 248.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00058634 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BE.
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
LS26 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 248.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BE. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 411,000
1 sales · Mean £ 411,000
Terraced
£ 98,250
2 sales · Mean £ 98,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0BE is moderate at 57 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 St Mary's RC Primary School
Rothwell Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Carlton Primary School
Oulton Primary School
Oulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine1.0 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.1 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 Cafe1.0 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.1 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- Megabites0.3 km
- Mirchiz0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria1.0 km
- New Ko Shing1.0 km
- Lucky Choice0.1 km
- The Fish Bar0.2 km
- Peggottys0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
- Rothwell WMC0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.2 km
- The British Oak0.1 km
- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.4 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.4 km
- Outwood4.4 km
- Normanton6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Royds Lane0.1 km
- Royds Lane0.1 km
- Marsh Street Library0.2 km
- Gillett Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BE · Data under Open Government Licence