LS26 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LS26 district covers Rothwell (Leeds), Swillington, Mickletown. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in LS26
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from LS26 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in LS26
- Cockburn Haigh Road Academy · LS26 0NQ · Good (2023)
- Great Preston VC CofE Primary School · LS26 8AR · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
- Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell · LS26 0NB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 19% in England
- Methley Primary School · LS26 9HT · Good (2022) · Top 34% in England
- Oulton Primary School · LS26 8NT · Good (2022) · Bottom 10% in England
- Rothwell Primary School · LS26 0DJ · Good (2023) · Top 30% in England
- Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School · LS26 0BJ · Outstanding (2024) · Top 27% in England
- Swillington Primary School · LS26 8DX · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 35% in England
- Victoria Junior School · LS26 0RA · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
- Woodlesford Primary School · LS26 8RD · Good (2023) · Top 31% in England
Secondary schools in LS26
- Oulton Academy · LS26 8EX · Outstanding (2024) · Top 39% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in LS26
- Cheeky Monkey Childrens Day Nursery · LS26 8LG · Good (Ofsted)
- Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery · LS26 8RA · Good (Ofsted)
- Daisy Chain Childcare · LS26 0NL · Good (Ofsted)
- Stepping Stones Day Nursery · LS26 0PH · Good (Ofsted)
- Banana Moon Rothwell · LS26 0EX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Sweet Peas at Rothwell · LS26 0RA
- Tina's Tots · LS26 0DB · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Sparks Pre School · LS26 8AR · Good (Ofsted)
- Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School · LS26 9BJ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in LS26
- Oulton Medical Centre · LS26 8SZ
- Health Care First Partnership · LS26 9AA
Neighbourhoods in LS26
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LS26 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlesford & Oulton | 26% | £280k | Average | 8 min |
| Rothwell Outer | 21% | £258k | Average | 10 min |
| Rothwell Inner | 20% | £225k | High | 7 min |
| Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston | 16% | £280k | High | 13 min |
| Methley | 15% | £220k | Average | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the LS26 postcode?
LS26 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Rothwell (Leeds), Swillington, Mickletown, with 799 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LS26?
The typical home price across LS26's neighbourhoods is £258k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LS26?
10 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a LS26 postcode.
How long is the commute from LS26?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 35 minutes; York 57 minutes.