LS26 0FB is a safe, established residential area on St Andrews Way, 1.0km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS26, LS26 0FB offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 87% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0FB are sourced from Output Area E00187115 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS WAY, LS26 0FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS WAY, LS26 0FB.
345
30
£ 45,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0FB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS26 0FB's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £489k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0FB. The average age is 30.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,495
8 sales · Mean £ 391,496
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0FB has low crime rates — 11 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
Oulton Primary School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
Carlton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.8 km
- Allen's Newsagents0.6 km
- Greggs (Rothwell)0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oulton Hall Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.6 km
- Hare And Hounds Inn0.8 km
- Rothwell WMC0.6 km
- The Black Bull0.5 km
- The British Oak0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Peggottys0.6 km
- Subway (Rothwell)0.6 km
- Lucky Choice0.6 km
- The Fish Bar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Salute At The White Swan0.9 km
- Jail YD Diner0.6 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.6 km
- Gray's0.6 km
- Megabites0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B And M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.2 km
- Outwood4.5 km
- Normanton5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royds Lane0.3 km
- Royds Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260FB · Data under Open Government Licence