Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS26 9HA House Prices & Local Information

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

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

110

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS26 9HA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, LS26 9HA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

LS26 9HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wood Row in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Rothwell ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For families considering a move, LS26 9HA represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 9HA are sourced from Output Area E00187138 (shared with 18 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 9HA. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

LS26 9HA has low crime rates — 20 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 offences8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2

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Methley Primary School

Good455 pupils1.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boundary House0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Green House0.5 km
  • Rivers Meet0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Fleet Lane0.1 km
  • Fleet Lane0.1 km
  • Woodside0.2 km
  • Woodside0.2 km
  • Wood Row0.3 km