LS26 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on North View, 0.6km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 0BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00058629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH VIEW, LS26 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH VIEW, LS26 0BQ.
273
47
£ 45,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
LS26 0BQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0BQ is moderate at 53 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
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
Carlton Primary School
Oulton Primary School
Oulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.6 km
- Allen's Newsagents0.2 km
- Greggs (Rothwell)0.2 km
- Rimis News Food And Wine1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.4 km
- Rothwell WMC0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.2 km
- The British Oak0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peggottys0.2 km
- Alfresco Pizzeria1.0 km
- New Ko Shing1.0 km
- Subway (Rothwell)0.3 km
- Lucky Choice0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Salute At The White Swan0.5 km
- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe1.0 km
- Jail YD Diner0.2 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.3 km
- Aldi Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.4 km
- Outwood4.4 km
- Normanton6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Royds Lane0.1 km
- Royds Lane0.1 km
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Gillett Lane0.2 km
- Marsh Street Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BQ · Data under Open Government Licence