LS26 Postcode District
LS26 is the Postcode District for Rothwell, Leeds West Yorkshire
The LS26 postcode district is located in the LS Leeds postal area, LS26 has a population of 31,354 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 16.85 square miles (43.64 square kilometres or 10,783.90 acres).
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District overview
The LS26 Postcode, located between Leeds and Castleford, spans six and a half miles at its widest point. Key settlements include Rothwell, Oulton, Woodlesford, Swillington, Mickletown, and Methley.
Bisected by the River Aire, which feeds reed beds in its valley, with the river adapted to form the Aire and Calder Navigation. Nearby Lower Mickletown boasts Oxbow lakes, natural formations formed by the river's meandering.
A highlight is RSPB St Aidens, where visitors can observe wildlife reclaiming former mining structures and enjoy lakeside picnics amidst scenic views.
Transport links include Woodlesford rail station and access via Junction 30 on the M62 Motorway.
In the LS26 postcode district in West Yorkshire, the primary settlement is Rothwell, located in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Great Preston, Little Preston, Oulton, Swillington, Woodlesford, Methley, and Mickletown Methley. The most significant post town in this district is Leeds.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LS26 0, covers Rothwell in West Yorkshire.
The sector LS26 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector LS26 8, covers Woodlesford and Oulton and Swillington and Great Preston in West Yorkshire.
The sector LS26 9, covers Methley in West Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is LEEDS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Leeds District (B) (796 postal codes), and finally, the Wakefield District (B) area (9 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Garforth | 3.45 | NNE |
| Normanton | 3.59 | SSE |
| Castleford | 3.74 | ESE |
| Wakefield | 5.30 | SSW |
| Leeds | 5.87 | NW |
| Featherstone | 6.09 | SSE |
| Pontefract | 6.51 | SE |
| Morley | 6.87 | W |
| Ossett | 7.70 | SW |
| Horbury | 7.92 | SW |
| Knottingley | 8.30 | ESE |
| Batley | 8.53 | WSW |
| Dewsbury | 8.90 | WSW |
| Pudsey | 9.88 | WNW |
| Hemsworth | 10.03 | SSE |
| Heckmondwike | 10.28 | WSW |
| Royston | 10.54 | S |
| Liversedge | 11.16 | WSW |
| Cleckheaton | 11.59 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 917
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 309 |
| Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 128 |
| Woodlesford | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 110 |
| Oulton | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 104 |
| Swillington | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 68 |
| Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 57 |
| Great Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 37 |
| Woodlesford | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 21 |
| Oulton | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 20 |
| Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 10 |
| Little Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 8 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 6 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 5 |
| Great Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 5 |
| Little Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 4 |
| Woodlesford | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 4 |
| Mickletown Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 3 |
| Mickletown Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 3 |
| Oulton | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 2 |
| Swillington | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 2 |
| Mickletown Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 2 |
| Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 2 |
| Great Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 1 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
| Rothwell Haigh | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
Street list for LS26
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| INGRAM PARADE | 168 |
| LAKESIDE WAY A63 | 106 |
| HOLMSLEY LANE | 102 |
| LOGISTICS WAY | 98 |
| ROYDS LANE | 91 |
| ROYDS LANE | 91 |
| CASTLE ROAD | 86 |
| SCOTT CLOSE | 84 |
| NORTHFIELD AVENUE | 72 |
| JAIL YARD | 69 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2544 |
| Public order | 577 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 539 |
| Burglary | 439 |
| Vehicle crime | 406 |
| Other theft | 359 |
| Shoplifting | 281 |
| Other crime | 190 |
| Drugs | 120 |
| Possession of weapons | 47 |
| Robbery | 39 |
| Bicycle theft | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL STREET | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 50 | LS26 0AW | View map |
| ABERFORD ROAD | LEEDS | OULTON | 17 | LS26 8HP | View map |
| CHURCH STREET | LEEDS | WOODLESFORD | 11 | LS26 8RE | View map |
| MARSH STREET | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 8 | LS26 0AG | View map |
| WAKEFIELD ROAD | LEEDS | SWILLINGTON | 7 | LS26 8DT | View map |
| MANOR ROAD | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 6 | LS26 0RD | View map |
Schools in the district
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Royds Lane , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0BJ
Headteacher: Miss Siobhan Leonard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Rothwell Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Carlton Lane , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Leila Rothenburg (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queensway , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0NB
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Owen (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rothwell Haigh Road Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Haigh Road , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0NQ
Headteacher: Miss Louise Aston (Acting) (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Haigh Road , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0NQ
Headteacher: Mrs Jacquie Padgett
Ofsted rating: Good
Victoria Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cornwall Crescent , Wood Lane , Rothwell , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 0RA
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Burrow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Preston Lane , Great Preston , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8AR
Headteacher: Mrs Val Law (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swillington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Swillington , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Sallie Elliott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swillington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Swillington , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8DX
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cahill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Royds School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Pennington Lane , Oulton , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8EX
Headteacher: Mr John Higgins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Oulton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lea , Oulton , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8NT
Headteacher: Mr Richard Horton (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodlesford Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Woodlesford , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 8RD
Headteacher: Mr Andy Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Methley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Savile Road , Methley , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 9HT
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Smithson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Methley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Savile Road , Methley , Leeds
Postcode: LS26 9HT
Headteacher: Mrs Sallie Elliott
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fp Dental | 4 BUTCHER LANE, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, LS26 0DB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Maia Dental | GILLETT LANE, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0EG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Rothwell Dental Care | 22 ROYDS LANE, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Beechwood Dental Care | 6A BEECHWOOD CENTRE, CHURCH STREET, WOODLESFORD, LEEDS, LS26 8RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Manse Surgery | 4 MARSH STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0AE | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 0113 2823390 |
| 2 | Health Care First Partnership | PINFOLD SURGERY, PINFOLD LANE, MICKLETOWN METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01977 664141 |
| 3 | Oulton Medical Centre | QUARRY HILL, OULTON, LEEDS, LS26 8SZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01132 82138 |
| 4 | Swillington Medical Practice | HILL CREST CLOSE, SWILLINGTON, LEEDS, LS26 8DZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Marsh Street Surgery | 25A MARSH STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, LS26 0AG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Rothwell Health Centre | STONE BRIG LANE, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, LS26 0UE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | COMMERCIAL STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0AP | PHARMACY | Call 0113 2822269 |
| 2 | Methley Pharmacy | PINFOLD LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AB | PHARMACY | Call 01977 551788 |
| 3 | Naseem's Chemists | 53A COMMERCIAL STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0QD | PHARMACY | Call 0113 2822686 |
| 4 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 49 COMMERCIAL STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0AP | PHARMACY | Call 01132 823189 |
| 5 | Boots | OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE, QUARRY HILL, OULTON, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 8SZ | PHARMACY | Call 0113 2822852 |
| 6 | Swillington Pharmacy | CHURCH LANE, SWILLINGTON, LEEDS, LS26 8DY | PHARMACY | Call 01132 862795 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (rothwell) | UNIT 10, JAIL YARD PARADE, COMMERCIAL STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 0AF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Kennet Lahti Optical Glazing Ltd | THE OLD PRIMARY SCHOOL, CALVERLEY ROAD, OULTON, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 8JQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Moorhouse Opticians Ltd (rothwell) | 35 COMMERCIAL STREET, ROTHWELL, LEEDS, LS26 0AP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £414,298 | 109 | £419,539 | 117 | £404,237 | 83 | £388,557 | 133 |
| Semi-detached | £243,941 | 225 | £239,272 | 227 | £236,568 | 199 | £230,744 | 223 |
| Terraced | £194,016 | 129 | £207,201 | 139 | £204,059 | 107 | £200,951 | 129 |
| Flats | £192,976 | 17 | £165,536 | 21 | £167,434 | 23 | £171,024 | 34 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Woodlesford
CRS Code: WDS
Operator: NT
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M621 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.73
Average Driving Distance: 1.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 203
M1 J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.37
Average Driving Distance: 2.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 686
M62 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.90
Average Driving Distance: 2.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 629
M621 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.97
Average Driving Distance: 3.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
M62 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.64
Average Driving Distance: 4.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 419
M1 J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.90
Average Driving Distance: 4.33
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 247
M1 J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.93
Average Driving Distance: 4.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 563
M1 J46
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.33
Average Driving Distance: 3.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 264
M1 J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.86
Average Driving Distance: 4.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 126
M62 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.03
Average Driving Distance: 3.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 172
M62 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.32
Average Driving Distance: 4.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 90
M62 J32A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.59
Average Driving Distance: 7.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 13
A1(M) J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.70
Average Driving Distance: 7.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 7
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LS26 0 | Garforth Delivery Office |
| LS26 8 | Garforth Delivery Office |
| LS26 9 | Garforth Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | S | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| L | S | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LS26 postal code is Rothwell followed by Woodlesford, and Methley.
The LS26 Postcode shares a border with LS10 (LEEDS, Hunslet, Middleton), WF10 (CASTLEFORD, Allerton Bywater, Ledston), WF3 (Tingley, Stanley, East Ardsley), WF6 (NORMANTON, Normanton Industrial Estate, Altofts) and LS15 (LEEDS, Barwick In Elmet, Scholes).
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