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LS26 0NB

Queensway

Rothwell

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Detailed insights for LS26 0NB

Overview

Postcode LS26 0NB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
62.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Rothwell Inner has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rothwell Inner has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.1%

Approximately 62.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS26 0NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Rothwell Inner near LS26 0NB 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,646.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.81(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+16%)
Public order
6.88(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.59(-68%)
Burglary
4.59(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
86.17%
Irish
29
10.28%
Other White
8
2.84%
Indian
1
0.35%
Other
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
24.58%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
34.48%
Social rents from council
40
27.59%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.69%
Owns outright
20
13.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

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)

Price distribution by property type for Rothwell in the 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.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached78£436,250£3,625
Flats11£150,000£2,282
Semi-Detached145£230,680£3,096
Terraced63£200,000£2,532

10 year median price trend in Rothwell

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202542, Queensway, Leeds, LS26 0NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
30 May 202560, Queensway, Leeds, LS26 0NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
12 Aug 202511, Queensway, Leeds, LS26 0NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
12 Jan 202650, Sandyacres, Leeds, LS26 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Jul 202520, Sandyacres, Leeds, LS26 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000

Schools

In the LS26 0NB postcode area, located within Rothwell Inner, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCockburn Haigh Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 0NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 0NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier13 Haigh Road, Leeds, LS26 0NQWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miWood Lane Store and Off License101 Wood Lane, Leeds, LS26 0PHWalking directions to Wood Lane Store and Off License
0.4 miMorrisons1 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miRothwell Local Store160 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0JHWalking directions to Rothwell Local Store
0.4 miFulton's Foods9 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Fulton's Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 0NB, 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 098CE01011629
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 0NB

Is LS26 0NB (Rothwell Inner) safe?

The area around LS26 0NB 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.

What is the average house price near LS26 0NB?

The median sale price around LS26 0NB in Rothwell Inner is £250,000 (about £3,052 per square metre) based on 297 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 0NB?

There are 6 schools close to LS26 0NB, including Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (Good), Cockburn Haigh Road Academy (Good) and Victoria Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 0NB?

LS26 0NB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,715 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.