LS26 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.4km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
Within the LS26 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00058634 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, LS26 0AX.
217
48
£ 45,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS26 0AX — age 48, 34% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0AX. The average age is 48.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 137,500
3 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0AX has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Rothwell Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
Carlton Primary School
Oulton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.9 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.2 km
- Deans Butchers0.1 km
- One Below0.3 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.8 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.2 km
- Gray's0.1 km
- Megabites0.1 km
- Mirchiz0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- 1Pizza1.com1.0 km
- Alfresco Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Ko Shing0.9 km
- Lucky Choice0.2 km
- The Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
- Rothwell WMC0.1 km
- The Black Bull0.0 km
- The British Oak0.2 km
- Black Bull Inn0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.5 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.3 km
- Outwood4.5 km
- Normanton6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gillett Lane0.0 km
- Rothwell War Mem0.1 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.1 km
- Rothwell Library0.2 km
- Park West0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260AX · Data under Open Government Licence