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Rothwell ward is situated in the southern part of the Leeds metropolitan district, centered on the historic market town of Rothwell itself. The area encompasses residential suburbs, pockets of green space like Royds Park, and local commercial centres along streets such as Commercial Street. It is primarily a residential community with established housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, serving as a home for a settled population.

The landscape includes the wooded Rothwell Haigh, a former country estate with walking paths. The area's industrial heritage is rooted in coal mining, with the Rothwell Colliery site now largely redeveloped. A notable local feature is the Rothwell Bone Crypt, located beneath Holy Trinity Church, which contains a unique assemblage of medieval skeletal remains. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the immediate urban core of Leeds.

Area overview

On average Rothwell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rothwell is £52,845 per year. There are 9 schools in Rothwell: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rothwell is home to around 20,571 people, with a population density of about 1,023.9 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rothwell Population

20,571

Population density

1,023.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

46.86(+6%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.04(+12%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.55(+23%)

Public order

10.01(+13%)

Vehicle crime

8.56(+52%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

18,936

92.06%

Other White

412

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

185

0.9%

Indian

182

0.88%

Irish

161

0.78%

Total population: 20,570

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,061

30.08%

No qualifications

3,330

19.79%

Level 3 (A level)

2,741

16.29%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,322

13.8%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,800

10.7%

Total 16+ residents: 16,827

Housing

Owns outright

3,267

36.18%

Owns with a mortgage

3,132

34.69%

Social rents from council

1,146

12.69%

Private landlord or letting agency

950

10.52%

Other social rented

339

3.75%

Total households: 9,029

Property prices in Rothwell

Based on 297 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rothwell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	78	£436,250	£3,625	£267,300	£350,000	£526,875	£634,050
Flats	11	£150,000	£2,282	£90,500	£130,000	£162,000	£165,000
Semi-Detached	145	£230,680	£3,096	£171,000	£207,000	£285,000	£395,000
Terraced	63	£200,000	£2,532	£111,150	£166,000	£237,500	£301,800

10 years median price trend in Rothwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Rothwell

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