Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGHFIELD MOUNT, LS26 8NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD MOUNT, LS26 8NW.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS26 8NW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LS26 8NW is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 8NW is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Mount, 0.5km from Woodlesford in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For families considering a move, LS26 8NW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8NW are sourced from Output Area E00058650 (shared with 10 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 8NW. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 233,498

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

LS26 8NW has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order19
Shoplifting17
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlesford Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Three Horse Shoes0.7 km
  • New Masons Arms0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Aberford Road Service Station0.4 km
  • Jeeva Services0.4 km
  • Howgate And Farrar Of Woodlesford Ltd0.4 km
  • Smiffies0.4 km
  • The Home Bakery0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Two Pointers0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery (Oulton)0.9 km
  • Zoya Restaurant0.4 km
  • Rothwell FC Ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • G J Fisheries0.4 km
  • Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Karvanis Pizzas0.4 km
  • Brown Or White0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • Express By Holiday Leeds East0.9 km
  • Mack Opco0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food (Woodlesford)0.4 km
  • Lidl (Woodlesford)0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford0.6 km
  • Cross Gates5.6 km
  • Outwood6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Oulton Ln Ashleigh Gardens0.1 km
  • Oulton Ln Ashleigh Gardens0.1 km
  • Midland St Claremount Street0.2 km
  • Quarry Hill0.2 km
  • Quarry Hill0.2 km