LS26 0NP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Pit Lane, 0.8km from Rothwell Haigh in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS26 0NP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0NP are sourced from Output Area E00058649 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL PIT LANE, LS26 0NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL PIT LANE, LS26 0NP.
311
40
£ 45,900 /yr
52%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS26 0NP's 63% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0NP. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 175,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0NP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Rothwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.5 km
- Wood Lane Store0.2 km
- Parans Minimarket And Newsagents0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.5 km
- Wood Lane Bakery0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Alfresco Pizzeria0.5 km
- Greggs Pantry (Rothwell)0.4 km
- New Ko Shing0.5 km
- Rothwell Tandoori0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford3.0 km
- Outwood5.1 km
- Cross Gates5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Haigh Side Drive0.2 km
- Haigh Side Drive0.3 km
- Spibey Lane0.3 km
- Rothwell Haigh Sch0.4 km
- Haigh Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260NP · Data under Open Government Licence