Rothwell ward is located in the southern part of Leeds, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. The ward includes the town of Rothwell, along with surrounding neighborhoods such as Woodlesford, Oulton, and Carlton. It is bordered by the River Aire to the north and features a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. The area has a strong industrial heritage, with historical ties to coal mining and manufacturing.
Rothwell ward is served by several local amenities, including schools, parks, and shopping areas. The ward has good transport links, with the M1 and M62 motorways nearby, as well as rail connections from Woodlesford station. Rothwell Park is a notable green space, offering recreational facilities and walking trails. The ward has a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a range of residents.
On average Rothwell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rothwell is £44,065 per year. There are 9 schools in Rothwell: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 296 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,000 up to £705,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £398,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £159,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 140 | £247,500 |
| Terraced | 76 | £211,000 |
10 years price trend in Rothwell
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Royds Lane
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Royds Lane
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Bullough Lane
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Gleneagles Drive
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Arran Way
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Fernlea
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Whitehall Croft
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Third Avenue
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Blackburn Court
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Churchfield Lane
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Cornwall Crescent
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Lay Garth
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The Croft
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Dungeon Lane
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Norfolk Close
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North Lane
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Green Lea
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All Saint's Road
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Derwent Avenue
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Chestnut Grove
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Carr Lane
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Pennington Lane
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Swithen's Street
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Royds Lane
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Clement Terrace
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Churchfield Lane
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Sandyacres Crescent
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Oakfield Avenue
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Wood Lane
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Back Meynell Avenue
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Aberford Road
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Oulton Lane
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Holmsley Crest
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Langdale Road
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Royds Lane
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Cemetery Lane
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Cemetery Lane
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Amspool Court
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Rothwell Outer
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West Parade
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Cross Street
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Oulton Lane
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Springhead Road
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Fifth Avenue
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South View
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Haigh Gardens
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Rothwell Inner
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Lay Garth Square
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Brinsmead Court
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Leeds Road
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Bentley Lane
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Farrer Lane
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Eshald Place
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All Saint's Road
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Maple Rise
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Farrer Lane
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The Shutts
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Orchard Way
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Aberford Road
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Fleet Lane
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Calverley Court
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Calverley Road
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Aberford Road
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Coniston Way
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Fenton Avenue
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Arbor Drive
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Pit Field Road
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Nateby Rise
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Prospect Terrace
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Leeds Road
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Richmond Close
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Haigh Road
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Pasture View Road
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Methley Lane
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Royds Lane
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Dungeon Lane
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Aberford Road
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All Saint's View
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Leventhorpe Way
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Ogilby Mews
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Coronation Street
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Hargreaves Street
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Butcher Lane
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Windmill Field Road
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Leeds Road
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John O'gaunts Walk
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Richmond Court
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Castle Road
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Home Lea Drive
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Castle Lodge Avenue
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All Saint's Drive
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Northwood Close
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Alma Street
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Leeds Road
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Quarry Hill
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Ashton Crescent
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Clayton Street
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Springfield Rise
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.