Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS26 8EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS26 8EX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS26 8EX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS26 8EX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (30) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 8EX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Royds Green in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For families considering a move, LS26 8EX represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8EX are sourced from Output Area E00187115 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 8EX. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS26 8EX is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Oulton Academy

Requires Improvement1023 pupils0.1 km
P

Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Revive0.3 km
  • Swithens Farm Shop1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oulton Hall Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Oulton And Woodlesford Sports And Social Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.4 km
  • Outwood4.3 km
  • Normanton4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pennington Lane Royds School0.1 km
  • Royds School0.2 km
  • Royds Academy0.2 km
  • Royds Academy0.3 km