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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Rothwell Inner
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Park Crescent
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Haigh Terrace
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Castle Lodge Court
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Pennington Lane
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Leventhorpe Court
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Beechwood
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Beechwood
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North Lane
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Dungeon Lane
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Mill Hill
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Islay Close
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Mowbray Chase
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Hainsworth Street
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Rothwell Outer
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Fleet Lane
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Haigh Road
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Robin's Grove
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Haigh Road
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Churchfield Lane
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Woodland Crescent
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Oakwood Drive
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Back Haigh Street
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Wakefield Road
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Stone Brig Green
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Cedar Court
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Langdale Road
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Eshald Place
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Ashleigh Gardens
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Eastfield Crescent
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Eastfield Drive
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East View
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Fuchsia Croft
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Hungate Lane
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Unity Street
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New Windsor Drive
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St George's Avenue
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Wakefield Road
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Birchroyd
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Stone Brig Green
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Haighside Close
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Arran Way
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Leeds Road
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Eshald Lane
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Sydney Street
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All Saint's Drive
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Margate
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Elder Rise
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Methley Lane
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Swithens Court
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Ashroyd
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Coppice Head
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Knightscroft Drive
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Alma Terrace
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Rothwell Inner
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Farrer Lane
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Southgate
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Holmsley Crest
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Claremont View
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Albert Road
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Lay Garth Glade
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Swithen's Lane
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Aberford Road
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St Peter's Avenue
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Kings Mead
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Thorne Grove
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Leeds Road
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Temple Green
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Back Meynell Avenue
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Sandyacres Drive
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Cotswold Drive
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Lay Garth Gardens
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Wood Mount
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Farrer Lane
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Kielder Way
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Elmfield
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Leeds Road
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Croft Bridge
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Aberford Road
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Church Street
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Leeds Road
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Fenton Avenue
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Albion Street
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Rothwell Inner
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Sandy Bank Avenue
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Blackburn Court
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Manor Crescent
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Cornwall Crescent
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Haighside Close
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Farrer Lane
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Midland Street
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Charles Grove
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Astley Lane
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Hungate Lane
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Park Lane
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Park Lane
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Hazel Court
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Royds Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.