LS26 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Oak Royd, 0.9km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For serious buyers, LS26 0BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, down 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00058629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROYD, LS26 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROYD, LS26 0BL.
273
47
£ 45,900 /yr
44%
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
No single demographic signal dominates LS26 0BL — age 47, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £328k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
11 sales · Mean £ 253,318
Detached
£ 312,500
3 sales · Mean £ 305,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0BL has low crime rates — 15 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
Oulton Academy
Carlton Primary School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Oulton Primary School
Victoria Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.8 km
- Allen's Newsagents0.5 km
- Greggs (Rothwell)0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oulton Hall Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.5 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.7 km
- Rothwell WMC0.5 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The British Oak0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Peggottys0.5 km
- Subway (Rothwell)0.6 km
- Lucky Choice0.5 km
- The Fish Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Salute At The White Swan0.8 km
- Jail YD Diner0.5 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.5 km
- Gray's0.5 km
- Megabites0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.3 km
- Outwood4.4 km
- Normanton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Rothwell Library0.5 km
- Gillett Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BL · Data under Open Government Licence