Postcode LS26 8WA 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 58.1 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Rothwell Country Park.
Woodlesford & Oulton has a 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 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Woodlesford & Oulton is £46,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS26 8WA.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8WA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Springhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Springhead 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 8WA postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Rothwell Local Store | 160 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0JH | Walking directions to Rothwell Local Store |
| 0.4 mi | Church View Stores | Holmsley Field Lane, Leeds, LS26 8TL | Walking directions to Church View Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.