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LS26 0AZ

Rothwell

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS26 0AZ

Overview

Postcode LS26 0AZ 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 Outer area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rothwell Outer is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Springhead Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Rothwell Outer has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rothwell Outer has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Rothwell Outer is £45,900 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from LS26 0AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rothwell Outer near LS26 0AZ 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 0AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringhead ParkLargeWalking directions to Springhead Park
0.4 miRothwell PasturesLargeWalking directions to Rothwell Pastures

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
1,636.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
96.32%
Irish
5
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
Indian
1
0.37%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
57.26%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Rothwell

Based on 312 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rothwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached71£410,000
Flats18£169,000
Semi-Detached148£242,500
Terraced75£206,000

10 year median price trend in Rothwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Schools

In the LS26 0AZ postcode area, located within Rothwell Outer, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRothwell St Mary's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRothwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.