Postcode LS26 8EL is located in an urban city, within the Rothwell ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Woodlesford & Oulton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woodlesford & Oulton is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Woodlesford & Oulton is £46,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from LS26 8EL.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £169,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 148 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 75 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rothwell
In the LS26 8EL postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.