LS26 0BU is a mixed residential area on Swithens Street, 0.5km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS26 0BU has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00058634 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWITHENS STREET, LS26 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWITHENS STREET, LS26 0BU.
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
LS26 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0BU. 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
Detached
£ 237,500
3 sales · Mean £ 228,333
Semi-Detached
£ 259,997
2 sales · Mean £ 259,997
Terraced
£ 144,995
5 sales · Mean £ 141,799
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0BU is moderate at 59 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 Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Carlton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.9 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.1 km
- Deans Butchers0.3 km
- One Below0.3 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe1.0 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.1 km
- Gray's0.2 km
- Megabites0.4 km
- Mirchiz0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Ko Shing0.9 km
- Lucky Choice0.1 km
- The Fish Bar0.3 km
- Peggottys0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social Club0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.3 km
- Rothwell WMC0.2 km
- The Black Bull0.3 km
- The British Oak0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.3 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.6 km
- Outwood4.2 km
- Normanton6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Marsh Street Library0.1 km
- Rothwell Library0.1 km
- Victoria Avenue0.1 km
- Commercial St Meynell Avenue0.2 km
- Royds Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260BU · Data under Open Government Licence