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LS26 0RP

Wakefield Road

Rothwell

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Overview

Postcode LS26 0RP 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 Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford, about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Georges Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £46,365 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from LS26 0RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton near LS26 0RP 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS26 0RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt Georges ParkSmallWalking directions to St Georges Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
232.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.46(+12%)
Vehicle crime
25.5(+353%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.55(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.77(+24%)
Other theft
17.77(+167%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
86.58%
Other White
22
7.03%
Chinese
5
1.6%
African
3
0.96%
Roma
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
18.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
18.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.6%
Apprenticeship
34
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
43.8%
Owns outright
56
40.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.14%
Social rents from council
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Jawbone Industrial Estate, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS26 0RSOtherFreehold£1,755,000
23 Jun 202668, Castle Lodge Gardens, Leeds, LS26 0ZLDetachedFreehold£245,000
23 Jan 202624, Castle Lodge Gardens, Leeds, LS26 0ZLFlatsLeasehold£150,000
02 Dec 202520, Castle Lodge Gardens, Leeds, LS26 0ZLFlatsLeasehold£135,000
26 Sept 20253, Castle Lodge Gardens, Leeds, LS26 0ZLTerracedFreehold£302,000

Schools

In the LS26 0RP postcode area, located within Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableBroomfield South SILCCommunity special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryClapgate Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 0RP, 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)Leeds Dock, Hunslet & StourtonE02006876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 112CE01011470
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 0RP

Is LS26 0RP (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) safe?

The area around LS26 0RP records about 145 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS26 0RP?

The median sale price around LS26 0RP in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 290 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 0RP?

There are 6 schools close to LS26 0RP, including Broomfield South SILC (Good), Victoria Junior School (Good) and Clapgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 0RP?

LS26 0RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,930 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS26 0RP (Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering LS26 0RP 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).

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