Map of the LS26 Postcode District
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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.
Where is the LS26 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to LS26
| 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 |
The post town for this district is LEEDS.
Postcode Information for District LS26 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 917)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 325 |
| Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 197 |
| Woodlesford | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 135 |
| Oulton | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 126 |
| Swillington | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 70 |
| Great Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 43 |
| Little Preston | LEEDS | LS26 8 | 12 |
| Mickletown Methley | LEEDS | LS26 9 | 8 |
| Rothwell Haigh | LEEDS | LS26 0 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in LS26
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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COMMERCIAL STREET
LEEDS
ROTHWELL
50
LS26 0AW
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ABERFORD ROAD
LEEDS
OULTON
17
LS26 8HP
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CHURCH STREET
LEEDS
WOODLESFORD
11
LS26 8RE
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MARSH STREET
LEEDS
ROTHWELL
8
LS26 0AG
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WAKEFIELD ROAD
LEEDS
SWILLINGTON
7
LS26 8DT
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MANOR ROAD
LEEDS
ROTHWELL
6
LS26 0RD
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL STREET | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 50 | LS26 0AW | View on Google Maps |
| ABERFORD ROAD | LEEDS | OULTON | 17 | LS26 8HP | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH STREET | LEEDS | WOODLESFORD | 11 | LS26 8RE | View on Google Maps |
| MARSH STREET | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 8 | LS26 0AG | View on Google Maps |
| WAKEFIELD ROAD | LEEDS | SWILLINGTON | 7 | LS26 8DT | View on Google Maps |
| MANOR ROAD | LEEDS | ROTHWELL | 6 | LS26 0RD | View on Google Maps |
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.
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).
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).
Dentists in the LS26 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fp Dental | 4 BUTCHER LANE , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , LS26 0DB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 2 | Maia Dental | GILLETT LANE , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0EG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Rothwell Dental Care | 22 ROYDS LANE , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Beechwood Dental Care | 6A BEECHWOOD CENTRE , CHURCH STREET , WOODLESFORD , LEEDS , LS26 8RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the LS26 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Manse Surgery | , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0AE | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Health Care First Partnership | , PINFOLD LANE , MICKLETOWN METHLEY , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 9AA | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Oulton Medical Centre | , OULTON , LEEDS , LS26 8SZ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 4 | Swillington Medical Practice | , SWILLINGTON , LEEDS , LS26 8DZ | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 5 | Marsh Street Surgery | , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , LS26 0AG | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 6 | Rothwell Health Centre | , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , LS26 0UE | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the LS26 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | COMMERCIAL STREET , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0AP | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Methley Pharmacy | PINFOLD LANE , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 9AB | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Naseem's Chemists | 53A COMMERCIAL STREET , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0QD | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 49 COMMERCIAL STREET , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0AP | PHARMACY | |
| 5 | Boots | OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE , QUARRY HILL , OULTON , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 8SZ | PHARMACY | |
| 6 | Swillington Pharmacy | CHURCH LANE , SWILLINGTON , LEEDS , LS26 8DY | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the LS26 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECSAVERS (ROTHWELL) | UNIT 10, JAIL YARD PARADE , COMMERCIAL STREET , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 0AF | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 2 | KENNET LAHTI OPTICAL GLAZING LTD | THE OLD PRIMARY SCHOOL , CALVERLEY ROAD , OULTON , LEEDS , WEST YORKSHIRE , LS26 8JQ | OPTICAL SITE | |
| 3 | MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS LTD (ROTHWELL) | 35 COMMERCIAL STREET , ROTHWELL , LEEDS , LS26 0AP | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
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
Stations in the Sector
Woodlesford
CRS Code: WDS
Operator: NT
Line: Hallam Line|Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Accessable 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
Weather Forecast for Rothwell (West Yorkshire)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 58.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 82.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 72.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 27.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 26.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 78.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 85.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 63.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 63.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 27.00% | NW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 0.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| LS26 0 | Garforth Delivery Office |
| LS26 8 | Garforth Delivery Office |
| LS26 9 | Garforth Delivery Office |
| L | S | 2 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| L | S | 2 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the LS26 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £650 | £1,150 | £841 |
| 3 | £875 | £1,600 | £1,206 |
| 4 | £995 | £995 | £995 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £45,000 | £300,000 | £172,500 | |
| 1 | £148,000 | £220,000 | £184,000 |
| 2 | £98,000 | £299,995 | £209,412 |
| 3 | £149,950 | £625,000 | £281,069 |
| 4 | £245,000 | £1,499,000 | £459,305 |
| 5 | £280,000 | £1,500,000 | £645,415 |
| 7 | £799,950 | £799,950 | £799,950 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rothwell | Manning Stainton | 30 Marsh Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BB | 0113 519 1794 |
 | Rothwell | Reeds Rains | 50-52 Commercial Street Rothwell LS26 0QB | 0113 487 2376 |
 | Rothwell | Emsleys Estate Agents | 65 Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0QD | 0113 519 1210 |
 | covering Leeds | Purplebricks | Suite 7 First Floor Cranmore Drive Shirley Solihull B90 4RZ | 0113 519 9101 |
 | The Moorings | Chartford Developments | Gate House Court, Woodlesford, LS26 8WR | 0113 519 1870 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £321,675 | 136 | £313,870 | 234 | £319,580 | 188 | £303,933 | 131 |
| Semi-Detached | £183,534 | 248 | £174,639 | 251 | £157,091 | 237 | £152,274 | 212 |
| Terraced | £159,010 | 156 | £148,663 | 157 | £151,963 | 181 | £136,196 | 127 |
| Flats | £106,350 | 10 | £116,305 | 18 | £110,925 | 20 | £118,155 | 11 |