LS26 0YE is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Way, 0.5km from Churchfields in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS26 0YE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 0YE are sourced from Output Area E00058659 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD WAY, LS26 0YE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, LS26 0YE.
285
43
£ 38,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 0YE 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 0YE has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 28.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 0YE. The average age is 42.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
3 sales · Mean £ 193,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 0YE has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Rothwell Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Oulton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Rimis News Food And Wine0.6 km
- Wood Lane Store0.8 km
- Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts0.8 km
- Deans Butchers0.6 km
- One Below0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe0.4 km
- Wood Lane Bakery0.8 km
- Dill And Bay Restaurant0.8 km
- Gray's0.6 km
- Megabites0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.5 km
- Alfresco Pizzeria0.6 km
- New Ko Shing0.6 km
- Rothwell Tandoori0.6 km
- Lucky Choice0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hare And Hounds Inn0.6 km
- Rothwell WMC0.7 km
- The Black Bull0.6 km
- The British Oak0.8 km
- Black Bull Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores1.0 km
- B And M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons (Rothwell)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.3 km
- Outwood5.0 km
- Cross Gates5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sandyacres0.1 km
- Sandyacres0.1 km
- Churchfield Lane0.3 km
- Styebank Lane0.3 km
- Styebank Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS260YE · Data under Open Government Licence