Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ASH ROYD, LS26 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ROYD, LS26 0BN.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

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.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS26 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LS26 0BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ash Royd, 0.8km 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 suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00058638 (shared with 5 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 0BN. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 272,500

11 sales · Mean £ 245,317

Detached

£ 249,000

1 sales · Mean £ 249,000

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

LS26 0BN has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.1 km
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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils1.1 km
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Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.2 km
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Oulton Academy

Requires Improvement1023 pupils1.3 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.4 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.4 km
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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils1.5 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 Chemist0.6 km
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oulton Hall Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Black Bull Inn0.5 km
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.6 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.4 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • The British Oak0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peggottys0.5 km
  • Subway (Rothwell)0.5 km
  • Lucky Choice0.4 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 Restaurant0.4 km
  • Gray's0.5 km
  • Megabites0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.4 km
  • Outwood4.3 km
  • Normanton5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royds Lane0.2 km
  • Royds Lane0.2 km
  • Rothwell Library0.4 km
  • Marsh Street Library0.5 km
  • Gillett Lane0.5 km