Is LS26 0BH a safe place to live?

LS26 0BH has a moderate crime rate of 56 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Leeds.

How much do houses cost in LS26 0BH?

The average property price in LS26 0BH is currently around £306k.

What is the population of LS26 0BH?

The population for the LS26 0BH area is approximately 273 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYDS LANE, LS26 0BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

273

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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7/10

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4/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

LS26 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 0BH is a mixed residential area on Royds Lane, 0.7km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For serious buyers, LS26 0BH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00058629 (shared with 7 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 0BH. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,650

Detached

£ 535,000

3 sales · Mean £ 462,916

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

Crime around LS26 0BH is moderate at 56 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 offences59

Anti-social behaviour39

Shoplifting29

Public order19

Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km

Rothwell Primary School

Good358 pupils0.6 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils0.9 km

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.2 km

Victoria Junior School

Good166 pupils1.2 km

Carlton Primary School

Good348 pupils1.3 km

Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils1.4 km

Oulton Academy

Requires Improvement1023 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

The SweetMobile Ltd0.6 km
Allen's Newsagents0.3 km
Greggs (Rothwell)0.3 km
Boots The Chemist0.5 km
Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.3 km
+ 3 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby

Black Bull Inn0.3 km
Hare And Hounds Inn0.5 km
Rothwell WMC0.3 km
The Black Bull0.2 km
The British Oak0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Peggottys0.3 km
Subway (Rothwell)0.4 km
Lucky Choice0.3 km
The Fish Bar0.3 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby

Salute At The White Swan0.6 km
Jail YD Diner0.3 km
Dill And Bay Restaurant0.3 km
Gray's0.3 km
Megabites0.3 km
+ 6 more

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Supermarkets

3 nearby

B And M Retail Ltd0.5 km
Morrisons (Rothwell)0.4 km
Aldi Stores0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Woodlesford2.3 km
Outwood4.4 km
Normanton6.1 km

Bus Stops

Royds Lane0.0 km
Royds Lane0.1 km
Rothwell Library0.3 km
Gillett Lane0.3 km
Rothwell War Mem0.3 km