LS26 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the LS26 postcode district in Leeds. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£246,699

Leeds · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
373

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
3

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about LS26

The average home across Leeds is worth about £246,699 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 3.7% over the last year.

Of 165 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in LS26, band D is the most common, and 73.9% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 373 crimes around the centre of LS26 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (134).

There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of LS26 in Leeds, including Oulton Primary School.

The district covers the Ardsley & Robin Hood, Garforth & Swillington, Kippax & Methley, Rothwell ward areas.

Energy ratings in LS26
A
0 · 0%
B
3 · 1.8%
C
40 · 24.2%
D
80 · 48.5%
E
32 · 19.4%
F
6 · 3.6%
G
4 · 2.4%

Sample of 165 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in LS26, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£246,699
Detached
£453,035
Semi-detached
£269,965
Terraced
£204,722
Flat
£151,883

Prices changed +3.7% over the last year in Leeds.

Recorded crime in LS26
Violence and sexual offences134
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson54
Public order32
Shoplifting23
Other theft19
Burglary18
Vehicle crime12
Drugs11

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near LS26

Primary

  • Oulton Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
  • Woodlesford Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi
  • Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.0 mi
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, RothwellNot rated · 1.2 mi
  • Rothwell Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi

Secondary

  • Oulton AcademyOutstanding · 1.1 mi
  • Rodillian AcademyNot rated · 2.5 mi
  • Brigshaw High SchoolNot rated · 2.8 mi
  • Broomfield South SILCNot rated · 3.0 mi
  • Springwell Leeds AcademyNot rated · 3.1 mi
Wards covered by LS26

Ardsley & Robin Hood · Garforth & Swillington · Kippax & Methley · Rothwell · Stanley and Outwood East

Common questions about LS26

What is the average house price in LS26?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Leeds at £246,699 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in LS26?

Detached £453,035, semi-detached £269,965, terraced £204,722, flats £151,883, based on the UK House Price Index for Leeds.

Is LS26 a safe area?

Police recorded 373 crimes near the centre of LS26 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 134 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in LS26 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 165 certificates from LS26, with 73.9% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near LS26?

3 schools within a mile of the LS26 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Oulton Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this LS26 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.