Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEEDS ROAD, LS26 9EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, LS26 9EP.

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

122

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS26 9EP 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS26 9EP's 61% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

LS26 9EP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leeds Road, 0.1km from Wood Row in Mickletown. Administratively it sits within Kippax & Methley ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For families considering a move, LS26 9EP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 9EP are sourced from Output Area E00187031 (shared with 9 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 9EP. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 122,497

6 sales · Mean £ 123,915

Semi-Detached

£ 111,000

1 sales · Mean £ 111,000

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

LS26 9EP has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Methley Primary School

Good455 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boundary House0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Green House0.2 km
  • Rivers Meet0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford2.6 km
  • Castleford4.4 km
  • Normanton4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Row0.1 km
  • Wood Row0.1 km
  • Fleet Lane0.2 km
  • Fleet Lane0.2 km
  • Methley Crkt Club0.4 km