LS26 0WL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brinsmead Court, 0.7km from John o'Gaunts in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 0WL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 0.9% year-on-year. 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 0WL are sourced from Output Area E00058643 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRINSMEAD COURT, LS26 0WL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRINSMEAD COURT, LS26 0WL.
281
44
£ 45,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0WL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LS26 0WL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0WL. The average age is 44.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
5 sales · Mean £ 244,500
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS26 0WL is moderate at 51 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
5 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd0.7 km
- John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.3 km
- Parans Minimarket And Newsagents0.7 km
- Rimis News Food And Wine1.0 km
- Wood Lane Store1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rothwell Labour Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.7 km
- Wood Lane Bakery1.0 km
- Megabites1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.3 km
- Alfresco Pizzeria1.0 km
- New Ko Shing1.0 km
- Rothwell Tandoori0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.1 km
- Cross Gates5.4 km
- Outwood5.5 km
Bus Stops
- John O'Gaunts0.1 km
- Styebank Lane Leeds Rd0.2 km
- John O'Gaunts0.2 km
- Cross Avenue0.3 km
- Cross Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260WL · Data under Open Government Licence