Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAWTHORN GROVE, LS26 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN GROVE, LS26 0AJ.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS26 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £291k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LS26 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorn Grove, 0.8km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058638 (shared with 5 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 0AJ. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 272,333

Detached

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 257,014

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

LS26 0AJ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.3 km
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Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.4 km
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Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.3 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.4 km
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Oulton Academy

Requires Improvement1023 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.4 km
  • Deans Butchers0.5 km
  • One Below0.6 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.6 km
  • Allen's Newsagents0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Carlton Social Club0.9 km
  • Hare And Hounds Inn0.6 km
  • Rothwell WMC0.4 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • The British Oak0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dill And Bay Restaurant0.4 km
  • Gray's0.5 km
  • Megabites0.6 km
  • Mirchiz0.5 km
  • Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe)0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores0.4 km
  • B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons (Rothwell)0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lucky Choice0.4 km
  • The Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Peggottys0.5 km
  • Subway (Rothwell)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.6 km
  • Outwood4.1 km
  • Normanton5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royds Lane0.3 km
  • Royds Lane0.3 km
  • Rothwell Library0.4 km
  • Marsh Street Library0.4 km
  • Victoria Avenue0.4 km