LS26 9FG is a safe, established residential area on Dymoke Road, 0.4km from Wood Row in Mickletown. Administratively it sits within Kippax & Methley ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS26, LS26 9FG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £319k, down 48.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS26 9FG are sourced from Output Area E00187150 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYMOKE ROAD, LS26 9FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYMOKE ROAD, LS26 9FG.
473
34
£ 42,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS26 9FG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS26 9FG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 48.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS26 9FG. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 329,995
15 sales · Mean £ 352,829
Terraced
£ 235,000
14 sales · Mean £ 240,497
Semi-Detached
£ 249,995
3 sales · Mean £ 256,661
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS26 9FG has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Methley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Commercial0.9 km
- Boundary House0.6 km
- Methley Ex Services Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Green House0.1 km
- Rivers Meet0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Methley Mini Market0.7 km
- Mickletown Post Office And Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Fusion Flavours0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford2.8 km
- Castleford4.1 km
- Normanton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Row0.3 km
- Wood Row0.3 km
- Little Church Lane0.4 km
- Little Church Lane0.4 km
- Methley Crkt Club0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS269FG · Data under Open Government Licence