Postcode LS26 8WB 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 50.9 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 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 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Woodlesford & Oulton is £57,271 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from LS26 8WB.
Woodlesford & Oulton near LS26 8WB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rothwell Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Rothwell Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springhead Park | Large | Walking directions to Springhead Park |
Based on 310 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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 | 74 | £424,998 |
| Flats | 17 | £173,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 139 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £206,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rothwell
In the LS26 8WB postcode area, located within Woodlesford & Oulton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS26 8WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 128 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Church View Stores | Holmsley Field Lane, Leeds, LS26 8TL | Walking directions to Church View Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Applegarth, Leeds, LS26 8RE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Rothwell Local Store | 160 Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0JH | Walking directions to Rothwell Local Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.