LS26 8QR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Whitecliffe Crescent, 0.4km from Swillington in Swillington. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 8QR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8QR are sourced from Output Area E00057486 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITECLIFFE CRESCENT, LS26 8QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITECLIFFE CRESCENT, LS26 8QR.
279
50
£ 41,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
LS26 8QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 37.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 8QR. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 167,000
16 sales · Mean £ 180,687
Detached
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
Flat
£ 100,000
3 sales · Mean £ 105,000
Terraced
£ 129,500
1 sales · Mean £ 129,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 8QR has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swillington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Swillington Pharmacy0.2 km
- Swillington Post Office0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cazs Cafe0.5 km
- Table 26 Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
- Astley Arms0.5 km
- Grand Indian Lounge0.5 km
- Northern Power Grid Training Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza70.2 km
- Swillington Fisheries0.2 km
- Indian Spice0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Swillington Miners Welfare Scheme0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.1 km
- Garforth Station3.8 km
- Cross Gates4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Neville Grove Whitecliffe Crescent0.1 km
- Neville Grove Whitecliffe Crescent0.1 km
- Neville Grove Church Lane0.2 km
- Neville Grove Church Lane0.2 km
- Church Lane Neville Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS268QR · Data under Open Government Licence