LS26 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0AB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00058611 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS26 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS26 0AB.
317
37
£ 38,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0AB 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
With 63% social renting, LS26 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0AB. The average age is 37.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0AB has low crime rates — 43 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 Ltd0.6 km
- John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.1 km
- Parans Minimarket And Newsagents0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rothwell Labour Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe1.0 km
- Megabites0.9 km
- Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford1.8 km
- Cross Gates5.4 km
- Outwood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Avenue0.1 km
- Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Springhead Road0.2 km
- Springhead Road0.2 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260AB · Data under Open Government Licence