LS26 8BU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Hollinthorpe in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Garforth & Swillington ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For families considering a move, LS26 8BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00057485 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS26 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS26 8BU.
591
39
£ 41,100 /yr
47%
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
No single demographic signal dominates LS26 8BU — age 39, 77% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8BU. The average age is 38.7. 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.
school Local Schools
Swillington Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn (Garforth)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Garforth Station2.8 km
- Woodlesford3.2 km
- East Garforth3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wakefield Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS268BU · Data under Open Government Licence