Postcode LS26 8NU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 45.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no 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 23,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS26 8NU.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8NU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodlesford | N/A | Walking directions to Woodlesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Water Haigh Woodland Park | Large | Walking directions to Water Haigh Woodland Park |
| 0.1 mi | Woodlesford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlesford Park |
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 8NU postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Woodlesford Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oulton Primary School | Community school | Good |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 103-107 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Applegarth, Leeds, LS26 8RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 60 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8HP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Church View Stores | Holmsley Field Lane, Leeds, LS26 8TL | Walking directions to Church View Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 56 Aberford Road, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8HP | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.