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LS26 0AT

West Parade

Rothwell

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Detailed insights for LS26 0AT

Overview

Postcode LS26 0AT is located in a major urban area, within the Rothwell ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Rothwell Inner area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springhead Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Rothwell Inner has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Rothwell Inner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

Approximately 36.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from LS26 0AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Rothwell Inner near LS26 0AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS26 0AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringhead ParkLargeWalking directions to Springhead Park
0.4 miRothwell PasturesLargeWalking directions to Rothwell Pastures

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
3,211.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.68(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.7(+297%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.66(+268%)
Public order
18.41(+108%)
Other crime
8.84(+165%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
89.58%
African
6
2.5%
Irish
5
2.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.67%
Arab
3
1.25%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
32.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
23.16%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
34.75%
Social rents from council
33
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.17%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Rothwell

Median price£256,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)290
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £334K

Based on 290 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £925,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached76£430,000£342
Semi-Detached138£235,000£294
Terraced64£201,500£232
Flats12£142,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rothwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£204,000
2026£450,000£125,000£237,500£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rothwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£327£247£279£230
2026£342£199£296£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rothwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202510, Hargreaves Street, Leeds, LS26 0AZTerracedFreehold£170,000
03 Oct 202527, Park West, Leeds, LS26 0LFTerracedFreehold£225,000
20 Jun 20256, Park West, Leeds, LS26 0LFTerracedFreehold£230,000
18 Feb 202622, Gillett Lane, Leeds, LS26 0EGTerracedFreehold£180,762
11 Jul 202516, Gillett Lane, Leeds, LS26 0EGTerracedFreehold£183,000

Schools

In the LS26 0AT postcode area, located within Rothwell Inner, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRothwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRothwell St Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 0AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 0AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFulton's Foods9 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.1 miMorrisons1 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miAldi11 Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0DJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miRothwell Local46 Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0DJWalking directions to Rothwell Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS26 0AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stewart Golton

Rothwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardRothwellE05011410
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rothwell InnerE02002427
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 098AE01011627
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 0AT

Is LS26 0AT (Rothwell Inner) safe?

The area around LS26 0AT records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS26 0AT?

The median sale price around LS26 0AT in Rothwell Inner is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 290 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 0AT?

There are 7 schools close to LS26 0AT, including Rothwell Primary School (Good), Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 0AT?

LS26 0AT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS26 0AT (Rothwell Inner) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering LS26 0AT is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stewart Golton (Liberal Democrats).