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LS26 8RX

Holmsley Lane

Rothwell

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Detailed insights for LS26 8RX

Overview

Postcode LS26 8RX 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodlesford & Oulton is £57,271 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Springhead Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Woodlesford & Oulton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodlesford & Oulton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodlesford & Oulton is £57,271 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from LS26 8RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8RX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS26 8RX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Woodlesford

N/A

Walking directions to Woodlesford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS26 8RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpringhead ParkLargeWalking directions to Springhead Park
0.4 miWoodlesford ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodlesford Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,040.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.76(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.19(-50%)
Vehicle crime
4.42(-21%)
Public order
3.32(-62%)
Burglary
3.32(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
91.59%
Chinese
8
2.49%
Indian
5
1.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.93%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.93%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
34.6%
No qualifications
54
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
46.4%
Owns with a mortgage
52
41.6%
Other social rented
11
8.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.4%
Social rents from council
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Rothwell

Based on 297 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rothwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rothwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached78£436,250£3,625
Flats11£150,000£2,282
Semi-Detached145£230,680£3,096
Terraced63£200,000£2,532

10 year median price trend in Rothwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202591, Holmsley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
02 May 202593, Holmsley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8RXDetachedFreehold£618,000
28 Feb 202585, Holmsley Lane, Leeds, LS26 8RXDetachedFreehold£460,000
07 Apr 202688, Langdale Road, Leeds, LS26 8XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
19 Dec 20252, Langdale Road, Leeds, LS26 8XFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the LS26 8RX postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS26 8RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOulton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWoodlesford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS26 8RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChurch View StoresHolmsley Field Lane, Leeds, LS26 8TLWalking directions to Church View Stores
0.4 miTesco Express128 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondisChurch Street, Woodlesford, LS26 8REWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 8RX, 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)Woodlesford & OultonE02002426
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 097GE01032488
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about LS26 8RX

Is LS26 8RX (Woodlesford & Oulton) safe?

The area around LS26 8RX records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS26 8RX?

The median sale price around LS26 8RX in Woodlesford & Oulton is £250,000 (about £3,052 per square metre) based on 297 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS26 8RX?

There are 4 schools close to LS26 8RX, including Oulton Primary School (Good), Woodlesford Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS26 8RX?

The closest station to LS26 8RX is Woodlesford, about 960 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS26 8RX?

LS26 8RX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.