Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS26 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS26 9AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

338

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS26 9AQ — age 36, 72% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LS26 9AQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Whitwood Mere in Methley. Administratively it sits within Kippax & Methley ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00057423 (shared with 11 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 9AQ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

LS26 9AQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.8 km
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Methley Primary School

Good455 pupils1.4 km
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Willow Grove Farm0.7 km
  • Castleford Panthers0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Methley Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Methley Bridge Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Crescent Stores0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • First Bite0.7 km
  • Woodview Fish Bar And Kebab House0.7 km
  • Curry House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford1.9 km
  • Glasshoughton3.5 km
  • Normanton4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.3 km