LS26 0JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Second Avenue, 0.5km from John o'Gaunts in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS26 0JU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0JU are sourced from Output Area E00058611 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SECOND AVENUE, LS26 0JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SECOND AVENUE, LS26 0JU.
317
37
£ 38,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in LS26 0JU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0JU. The average age is 37.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,000
4 sales · Mean £ 142,250
Semi-Detached
£ 132,500
1 sales · Mean £ 132,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0JU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
Oulton Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Rothwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.7 km
- John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.1 km
- Parans Minimarket And Newsagents0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rothwell Labour Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.9 km
- Megabites1.0 km
- Rothwell Catering (Springhead Park Cafe)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford1.9 km
- Cross Gates5.4 km
- Outwood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Avenue0.1 km
- Cross Avenue0.2 km
- Styebank Lane Leeds Rd0.2 km
- Springhead Road0.3 km
- Springhead Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260JU · Data under Open Government Licence