LS26 0JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Avenue, 0.4km from John o'Gaunts in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS26 0JT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0JT are sourced from Output Area E00058608 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT AVENUE, LS26 0JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT AVENUE, LS26 0JT.
412
30
£ 45,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in LS26 0JT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0JT. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,000
1 sales · Mean £ 96,000
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0JT has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Oulton Primary School
Victoria Junior School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Woodlesford Primary School
Rothwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.7 km
- John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.1 km
- Parans Minimarket And Newsagents0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rothwell Labour Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Megabites1.0 km
- Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford1.8 km
- Cross Gates5.4 km
- Outwood5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Styebank Lane Leeds Rd0.2 km
- Springhead Road0.3 km
- Springhead Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260JT · Data under Open Government Licence