Postcode LS26 8TZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Springhead Park.
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.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from LS26 8TZ.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8TZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS26 8TZ.
In the LS26 8TZ postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 103-107 Aberford Road, Leeds, LS26 8LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8TZ, 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 8TZ 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.
The median sale price around LS26 8TZ in Woodlesford & Oulton is £250,000 (about £3,052 per square metre) based on 297 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LS26 8TZ, 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 8TZ is Woodlesford, about 1,079 m away.
LS26 8TZ 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).
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.