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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £52,853 per year. The median sale price in Rothwell is £253,750 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £330,000. There are 9 schools in Rothwell: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (1 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

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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

Median price: £253,750

Price per sq ft: £284

Sales (last 12 months): 262

Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £330K

Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £253,750 (about £284 per square foot) in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rothwell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	72	£407,500	£347	£248,850	£336,875	£528,125	£714,500
Semi-Detached	120	£237,500	£284	£172,375	£206,500	£291,250	£395,000
Terraced	57	£204,000	£237	£133,700	£173,000	£250,000	£303,400
Flats	13	£150,000	£202	£86,400	£125,000	£162,000	£175,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rothwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£352,498	£127,500	£150,000	£136,290
2017	£347,498	£126,500	£165,000	£143,000
2018	£304,500	£115,000	£167,500	£149,500
2019	£317,500	£126,000	£181,000	£152,500
2020	£321,000	£125,000	£195,000	£164,500
2021	£350,000	£135,000	£217,500	£175,000
2022	£388,000	£146,000	£229,500	£195,000
2023	£355,000	£150,000	£245,000	£195,000
2024	£396,000	£160,000	£240,000	£209,000
2025	£430,000	£165,000	£240,000	£203,000
2026	£410,000	£137,500	£237,500	£205,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rothwell.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£251	£165	£190	£164
2017	£262	£164	£185	£165
2018	£249	£143	£198	£166
2019	£263	£172	£216	£187
2020	£283	£186	£219	£181
2021	£291	£199	£243	£198
2022	£337	£221	£267	£225
2023	£326	£219	£278	£233
2024	£322	£238	£282	£244
2025	£322	£247	£279	£230
2026	£352	£199	£290	£249

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522

Band B£1,776

Band C£2,030

Band D£2,284

Band E£2,791

Band F£3,299

Band G£3,806

Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rothwell ward.

Local councillors

Stewart Golton

Rothwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rothwell

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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