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LS26 0QS

Rothwell

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS26 0QS

Overview

Postcode LS26 0QS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.4 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 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rothwell Pastures.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Rothwell Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rothwell Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Rothwell Outer near LS26 0QS 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS26 0QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRothwell PasturesLargeWalking directions to Rothwell Pastures
0.1 miManor ParkMediumWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
457.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
91.61%
Other White
7
2.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.19%
Indian
5
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.09%
Total population: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.39%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Owns outright
23
18.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
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 0QS postcode area, located within Rothwell Outer, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCockburn Haigh Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 0QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 0QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWood Lane Store and Off License101 Wood Lane, Leeds, LS26 0PHWalking directions to Wood Lane Store and Off License
0.3 miPremier13 Haigh Road, Leeds, LS26 0NQWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorrisons1 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFulton's Foods9 Jail Yard Parade, Leeds, LS26 0AFWalking directions to Fulton's Foods
0.5 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: 01/12/2025.