LS26 0DL is a mixed residential area on Victoria Avenue, 0.4km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 0DL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00058628 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, LS26 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, LS26 0DL.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS26 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0DL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 218,625
2 sales · Mean £ 218,625
Terraced
£ 178,000
6 sales · Mean £ 161,137
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0DL is moderate at 62 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
10 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.8 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.2 km
- Deans Butchers0.3 km
- One Below0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
- Gray's0.3 km
- Megabites0.5 km
- Mirchiz0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.8 km
- New Ko Shing0.8 km
- Lucky Choice0.2 km
- The Fish Bar0.3 km
- Peggottys0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.2 km
- Rothwell WMC0.3 km
- The Black Bull0.4 km
- The British Oak0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.2 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.7 km
- Outwood4.2 km
- Normanton6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Marsh Street Library0.1 km
- Rothwell Library0.2 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.3 km
- Rothwell School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260DL · Data under Open Government Licence