Postcode LS26 8SJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodlesford & Oulton is £57,271 per year. The nearest station is Woodlesford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springhead Park.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,279 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Woodlesford & Oulton has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% 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 per household in Woodlesford & Oulton is £57,271 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS26 8SJ.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8SJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Woodlesford | N/A | Walking directions to Woodlesford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Springhead Park |
| 0.5 mi | Water Haigh Woodland Park | Large | Walking directions to Water Haigh Woodland Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woodlesford Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlesford Park |
Based on 290 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 76 | £430,000 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 138 | £235,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 64 | £201,500 | £232 |
| Flats | 12 | £142,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,498 | £127,500 | £150,000 | £136,290 |
| 2017 | £347,498 | £126,500 | £165,000 | £143,000 |
| 2018 | £304,500 | £115,000 | £167,500 | £149,500 |
| 2019 | £317,500 | £126,000 | £181,000 | £152,500 |
| 2020 | £321,000 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £164,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £135,000 | £217,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £388,000 | £146,000 | £229,500 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £150,000 | £245,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | £396,000 | £160,000 | £240,000 | £209,000 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £165,000 | £240,000 | £204,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £125,000 | £237,500 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | £165 | £190 | £164 |
| 2017 | £262 | £164 | £185 | £165 |
| 2018 | £249 | £143 | £198 | £166 |
| 2019 | £263 | £172 | £216 | £187 |
| 2020 | £283 | £186 | £219 | £181 |
| 2021 | £291 | £199 | £243 | £198 |
| 2022 | £337 | £221 | £267 | £225 |
| 2023 | £326 | £219 | £278 | £233 |
| 2024 | £322 | £238 | £282 | £244 |
| 2025 | £327 | £247 | £279 | £230 |
| 2026 | £342 | £199 | £296 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | 32, Holmsley Walk, Leeds, LS26 8SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £108,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 10, Parkways Drive, Leeds, LS26 8TS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 25, Langdale Road, Leeds, LS26 8XG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £196,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 14, Parkways Close, Leeds, LS26 8TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Parkways Close, Leeds, LS26 8TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the LS26 8SJ postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 60 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8HP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 103-107 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Church Street, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RE | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS26 8SJ, 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 8SJ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8SJ in Woodlesford & Oulton is £256,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 290 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LS26 8SJ, including Oulton Primary School (Good), Woodlesford Primary School (Good) and Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS26 8SJ is Woodlesford, about 935 m away.
LS26 8SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,279 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering LS26 8SJ is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stewart Golton (Liberal Democrats).