Postcode LS26 0SR is located in a major urban area, within the Rothwell area 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 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 median sale price in Rothwell is £253,750 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £330,000. The nearest station is Outwood, about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rothwell Pastures.
Rothwell Outer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,097 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Rothwell Outer has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rothwell Outer is £53,016 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from LS26 0SR.
Rothwell Outer near LS26 0SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Outwood located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rothwell Pastures | Large | Walking directions to Rothwell Pastures |
| 0.4 mi | Hopefield Park | Large | Walking directions to Hopefield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Carlton Park | Small | Walking directions to Carlton Park |
Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £253,750 (about £284 per square foot) in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 72 | £407,500 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 120 | £237,500 | £284 |
| Terraced | 57 | £204,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 | £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 | £203,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £137,500 | £237,500 | £205,500 |
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 | £322 | £247 | £279 | £230 |
| 2026 | £352 | £199 | £290 | £249 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 0SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 57, Leadwell Lane, Leeds, LS26 0SR | Terraced | Freehold | £154,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 67, Leadwell Lane, Leeds, LS26 0SR | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 02 Jan 2026 | 28, Leadwell Lane, Leeds, LS26 0SS | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 85, Carlton Lane, Leeds, LS26 0SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 63, Carlton Lane, Leeds, LS26 0SU | Detached | Freehold | £377,000 |
In the LS26 0SR postcode area, located within Rothwell Outer, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Carlton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
Carlton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2020
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rothwell Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
Rothwell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2023
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Victoria Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2018. | |
Victoria Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Feb 2018
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS26 0SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 0SR, 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 0SR records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS26 0SR in Rothwell is £253,750 (about £284 per square foot) based on 262 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LS26 0SR, including Carlton Primary School (Good), Rothwell Primary School (Good) and Victoria Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LS26 0SR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,097 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 0SR 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).