LS26 0BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ash Royd, 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00058638 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH ROYD, LS26 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ROYD, LS26 0BN.
270
53
£ 45,900 /yr
37%
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.
Area Character
LS26 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £276k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BN. 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
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
£ 272,500
11 sales · Mean £ 245,317
Detached
£ 249,000
1 sales · Mean £ 249,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0BN has low crime rates — 16 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
Carlton Primary School
Oulton Academy
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Oulton Primary 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 Chemist0.6 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oulton Hall Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.5 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.6 km
- Rothwell WMC0.4 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The British Oak0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Peggottys0.5 km
- Subway (Rothwell)0.5 km
- Lucky Choice0.4 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 Restaurant0.4 km
- Gray's0.5 km
- Megabites0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.5 km
- Aldi Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.4 km
- Outwood4.3 km
- Normanton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.2 km
- Rothwell Library0.4 km
- Marsh Street Library0.5 km
- Gillett Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BN · Data under Open Government Licence