Postcode LS26 0LQ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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.
Rothwell Inner has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Rothwell Inner has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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.
The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from LS26 0LQ.
Rothwell Inner near LS26 0LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Springhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Springhead Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rothwell Pastures | Large | Walking directions to Rothwell Pastures |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £430,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 138 | £235,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 64 | £201,500 | £232 |
| Flats | 12 | £142,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| 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 | £204,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £125,000 | £237,500 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| 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 | £327 | £247 | £279 | £230 |
| 2026 | £342 | £199 | £296 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 27, Park West, Leeds, LS26 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 6, Park West, Leeds, LS26 0LF | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 14, Churchfield Croft, Leeds, LS26 0RX | Detached | Freehold | £349,500 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 19, Meynell Avenue, Leeds, LS26 0NY | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 19, Meynell Avenue, Leeds, LS26 0NY | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the LS26 0LQ postcode area, located within Rothwell Inner, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 0LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fulton's Foods | 9 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AF | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 1 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 11 Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0DJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 13 Haigh Road, Leeds, LS26 0NQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Rothwell Local | 46 Carlton Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0DJ | Walking directions to Rothwell Local |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS26 0LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stewart Golton
Rothwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS26 0LQ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around LS26 0LQ in Rothwell Inner is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 290 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LS26 0LQ, including Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (Good), Rothwell Primary School (Good) and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS26 0LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,046 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering LS26 0LQ 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).