LS26 8TX is a sought-after residential area on Parkways, 0.6km from John o'Gaunts in Rothwell (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
For serious buyers, LS26 8TX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 8TX are sourced from Output Area E00058666 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKWAYS, LS26 8TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKWAYS, LS26 8TX.
240
52
£ 46,700 /yr
39%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS26 8TX spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £270k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 8TX. The average age is 51.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 293,000
3 sales · Mean £ 282,000
Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 8TX has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oulton Primary School
Woodlesford Primary School
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The SweetMobile Ltd1.0 km
- John O Gaunts Post Office And Indulge Desserts0.9 km
- Aberford Road Service Station0.8 km
- Jeeva Services0.8 km
- Howgate And Farrar Of Woodlesford Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rothwell Labour Club0.6 km
- Three Horse Shoes0.6 km
- New Masons Arms0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Oulton Hall Hotel0.9 km
- Midland Hotel1.0 km
- Express By Holiday Leeds East0.9 km
- Mack Opco0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Two Pointers0.8 km
- Toby Carvery (Oulton)0.9 km
- Zoya Restaurant0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 1Pizza1.com0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- G J Fisheries0.3 km
- Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Karvanis Pizzas0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food (Woodlesford)1.0 km
- Lidl (Woodlesford)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford1.2 km
- Outwood5.5 km
- Cross Gates5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Parkways0.1 km
- Parkways0.2 km
- Gipsy Lane0.3 km
- Gipsy Lane0.3 km
- North Ln Holmsley Field Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS268TX · Data under Open Government Licence