LS26 0BY is a mixed residential area on Bennetts Yard, 0.5km 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 area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00058628 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENNETTS YARD, LS26 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENNETTS YARD, LS26 0BY.
338
44
£ 38,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS26 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BY. The average age is 43.5. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0BY is moderate at 60 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
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Carlton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.9 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.1 km
- Deans Butchers0.2 km
- One Below0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.1 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- Megabites0.4 km
- Mirchiz0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Ko Shing0.9 km
- Lucky Choice0.1 km
- The Fish Bar0.2 km
- Peggottys0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
- Rothwell WMC0.2 km
- The Black Bull0.3 km
- The British Oak0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.6 km
- Outwood4.2 km
- Normanton6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Street Library0.0 km
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BY · Data under Open Government Licence