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LS26 0RZ

Wakefield Road

Rothwell

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Detailed insights for LS26 0RZ

Overview

Postcode LS26 0RZ 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rothwell Outer is £53,016 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford, about 2.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Georges Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Rothwell Outer has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rothwell Outer has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Rothwell Outer is £53,016 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from LS26 0RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rothwell Outer near LS26 0RZ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
298.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.4(-58%)
Burglary
7.23(+42%)
Vehicle crime
6.57(+17%)
Public order
5.91(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.97(-86%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
91.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.62%
Irish
5
1.62%
Other White
5
1.62%
Pakistani
4
1.3%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
38.53%
Level 3 (A level)
67
29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.82%
No qualifications
21
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
55.83%
Owns outright
26
21.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Rothwell

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)277
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £325K

Based on 277 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £283 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
Detached70£430,000£346
Semi-Detached131£235,000£287
Terraced64£201,500£232
Flats12£142,500£207

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£322£247£279£230
2026£350£202£294£252
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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Jawbone Industrial Estate, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS26 0RSOtherFreehold£1,755,000
16 Oct 202523, Hopes Farm View, Leeds, LS10 4QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
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

Schools

In the LS26 0RZ postcode area, located within Rothwell Outer, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 0RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableBroomfield South SILCCommunity special school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryClapgate Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableSouthway Independant SchoolOther independent 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 0RZ, 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 OuterE02002429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 100AE01011496
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS26 0RZ

Is LS26 0RZ (Rothwell Outer) safe?

The area around LS26 0RZ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near LS26 0RZ?

The median sale price around LS26 0RZ in Rothwell Outer is £250,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 277 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 0RZ?

There are 7 schools close to LS26 0RZ, including Broomfield South SILC (Good), Clapgate Primary School (Good) and Southway Independant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS26 0RZ?

LS26 0RZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS26 0RZ (Rothwell Outer) in Parliament and on the local council?

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