Postcode LS26 8HZ 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 Woodlesford & Oulton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.3 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Water Haigh Woodland Park.
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 100.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from LS26 8HZ.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 296 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,000 up to £705,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £398,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £159,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 140 | £247,500 |
| Terraced | 76 | £211,000 |
10 years price trend in Rothwell
In the LS26 8HZ postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Oulton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Woodlesford Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Oulton Academy | Academy sponsor led | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.