Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

GIPSY MEAD, LS26 8RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIPSY MEAD, LS26 8RJ.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS26 8RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS26 8RJ is a sought-after residential area on Gipsy Mead, 0.5km from John o'Gaunts in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For serious buyers, LS26 8RJ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00058616 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 8RJ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

6 sales · Mean £ 367,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS26 8RJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Oulton Primary School

Good334 pupils0.3 km
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Woodlesford Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell

Good159 pupils1.2 km
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Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km
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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

Inadequate132 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rothwell Labour Club0.5 km
  • Three Horse Shoes0.8 km
  • New Masons Arms1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.8 km
  • Aberford Road Service Station0.9 km
  • Jeeva Services0.9 km
  • Howgate And Farrar Of Woodlesford Ltd1.0 km
  • Smiffies0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Two Pointers0.8 km
  • Zoya Restaurant0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • 1Pizza1.com0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • G J Fisheries0.4 km
  • Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Karvanis Pizzas0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Midland Hotel1.0 km
  • Mack Opco0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food (Woodlesford)1.0 km
  • Lidl (Woodlesford)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford1.1 km
  • Cross Gates5.6 km
  • Outwood5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Lane0.1 km
  • Gipsy Lane0.1 km
  • Sixth Avenue0.3 km
  • North Lane0.3 km
  • Sixth Avenue0.3 km