LS26 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Swithens Lane, 0.7km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 0BS 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00058637 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWITHENS LANE, LS26 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWITHENS LANE, LS26 0BS.
293
46
£ 38,900 /yr
47%
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 0BS 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. £420k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0BS has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Rothwell Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Carlton Primary School
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Oulton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.2 km
- Deans Butchers0.4 km
- One Below0.4 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.4 km
- Allen's Newsagents0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.4 km
- Rothwell WMC0.3 km
- The Black Bull0.4 km
- The British Oak0.2 km
- + 2 more
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky Choice0.2 km
- The Fish Bar0.4 km
- Peggottys0.4 km
- Subway (Rothwell)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.6 km
- Outwood4.1 km
- Normanton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Marsh Street Library0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Victoria Avenue0.3 km
- Rothwell Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BS · Data under Open Government Licence