Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LS26 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Royds Lane, 0.9km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS26, LS26 0BJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BJ 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 0BJ. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 327,500

3 sales · Mean £ 331,666

Semi-Detached

£ 247,500

3 sales · Mean £ 289,166

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

LS26 0BJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.0 km
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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils1.1 km
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Oulton Academy

Requires Improvement1023 pupils1.3 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.4 km
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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.4 km
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Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The SweetMobile Ltd0.8 km
  • Allen's Newsagents0.5 km
  • Greggs (Rothwell)0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oulton Hall Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Black Bull Inn0.5 km
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.7 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.5 km
  • The Black Bull0.4 km
  • The British Oak0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peggottys0.5 km
  • Subway (Rothwell)0.6 km
  • Lucky Choice0.5 km
  • The Fish Bar0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Salute At The White Swan0.8 km
  • Jail YD Diner0.5 km
  • Dill And Bay Restaurant0.5 km
  • Gray's0.5 km
  • Megabites0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.2 km
  • Outwood4.4 km
  • Normanton5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royds Lane0.2 km
  • Royds Lane0.2 km
  • Rothwell Library0.5 km
  • Gillett Lane0.5 km
  • Rothwell War Mem0.5 km