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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Back Gillett Lane
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Royds Lane
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Eighth Avenue
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Churchfield Grove
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Haigh Road
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Wood Lane
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Albany Road
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Haigh Road
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Wordsworth Court
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Pennington Lane
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Aberford Road
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Langdale Road
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Holmsley Field Lane
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Quarry Hill
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Parkways Garth
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Newmarket Lane
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Chapel Street
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Baines Street
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Gillett Lane
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First Avenue
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Churchfield Lane
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Haigh Road
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Beck View
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Queensway
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Knightscroft Avenue
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Manor Crescent
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Manor Close
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St George's Crescent
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Sandy Grove
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Haigh Road
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Leeds Road
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Lynwood Avenue
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Midland Street
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Holmsley Field Court
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Gipsy Hill
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Royds Lane
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Park Lane
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Muirfield Drive
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Haigh Road
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Brinsmead Court
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Leeds Road
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Fourth Avenue
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Willans Avenue
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Castle Lodge Avenue
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Churchfield Grove
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Shelley Close
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Rothwell Inner
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Rothwell Inner
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Augusta Court
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Second Avenue
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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All Saint's View
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Highfield Crescent
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Applegarth
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Eastfield Crescent
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Albert Road
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Langdale Road
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Main Street
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Rothwell Inner
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Rothwell Inner
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Seventh Avenue
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Rosedale
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Spibey Crescent
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High Ridge Avenue
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Lay Garth Mead
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Castle Lodge Gardens
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Church Street
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Woodlesford & Oulton
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Holmsley Garth
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Black Claremont Street
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Royds Lane
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Leeds Road
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Bullough Lane
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Back Haigh Avenue
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Oulton Drive
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Alma Street
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Northwood Park
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Ambleside Grove
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Kitchener Street
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Eastfield Crescent
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Clayton Street
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Beech Grove
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.