Postcode LS26 8SF 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 Rothwell Inner area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rothwell Country Park.
Rothwell Inner has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Rothwell Inner has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rothwell Inner is £47,055 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from LS26 8SF.
Rothwell Inner near LS26 8SF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Woodlesford | N/A | Walking directions to Woodlesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rothwell Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rothwell Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Springhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Springhead Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £436,250 | £3,625 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 | £2,282 |
| Semi-Detached | 145 | £230,680 | £3,096 |
| Terraced | 63 | £200,000 | £2,532 |
10 year median price trend in Rothwell
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8SF.
In the LS26 8SF postcode area, located within Rothwell Inner, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Rothwell Local Store | 160 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0JH | Walking directions to Rothwell Local Store |
| 0.5 mi | Church View Stores | Holmsley Field Lane, Leeds, LS26 8TL | Walking directions to Church View Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS26 8SF, 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 8SF records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around LS26 8SF in Rothwell Inner is £250,000 (about £3,052 per square metre) based on 297 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LS26 8SF, including Oulton Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (Good) and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS26 8SF is Woodlesford, about 1,492 m away.
LS26 8SF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,487 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.