Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHURCH LANE, LS26 9HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, LS26 9HL.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS26 9HL 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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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS26 9HL is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LS26 9HL is a safe, established residential area on Church Lane, 0.6km from Methley in Mickletown. Administratively it sits within Kippax & Methley ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS26 9HL are sourced from Output Area E00057426 (shared with 8 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 9HL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

9 sales · Mean £ 261,666

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

LS26 9HL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences26
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Methley Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Commercial0.6 km
  • Methley Ex Services Club0.4 km
  • Methley WMC0.8 km
  • Boundary House0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Methley Mini Market0.4 km
  • Mickletown Post Office And Store0.6 km
  • Methley Pharmacy0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rivers Meet0.7 km
  • The Green House0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fusion Flavours0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodlesford3.2 km
  • Castleford3.7 km
  • Normanton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mickletown Road0.1 km
  • Mickletown Rd Saville Road0.2 km
  • Mickletown Road0.2 km
  • Mickletown Rd Saville Road0.2 km
  • Main Street Woodhall Grove0.3 km