Birchroyd Rothwell, Leeds
24 addresses across 1 postcode (LS26), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23023142.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Springhead Park (21 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oulton Medical Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (9); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Oulton Hall, Rothwell Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 8ZF: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC, New service connection, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 59 m and 62 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodlesford 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Outwood 310,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Normanton 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royds Lane Rothwell | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wakefield Bus Station Wakefield City Centre | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Street, Rothwell GeniePoint | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 18.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oulton Medical Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rothwell Dental Care | 310 m |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Rothwell Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,410 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Springhead Park 21 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,160 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Springfield Allotments 7,100 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 32, 34 and 36, Commercial Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 32, 34 and 36, Commercial Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Rothwell Castle | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Oulton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swithen's Plantation | Wood | 360 m south-east |
| Gravel Pit Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Robinson's Plantation | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Home Crofts | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Lofthouse Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Fleet Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 24 |
1 of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oulton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell St Marys Primary) LS26 0BJ | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Mulgrave House Nursing Home LS26 0BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Rothwell Athletic Club LS26 0BE | Other catering premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 30 Nov 2001 |
| Windmill Youth Club LS26 0AG | Other catering premises | 370 m | Exempt | |
| The British Oak LS26 0AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 22 Feb 2001 |
| Lucky Choice LS26 0AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Active Minds Day Care Services LS26 0AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Charlotte Cakes, Danielles Desserts LS26 0AG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2019 |
| De Oliveira Cafe Ltd LS26 0AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| MHA Communities Rothwell & District LS26 0TQ | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rothwell WMC LS26 0BB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2016 |
| De Oliveira Cafe Ltd LS26 0DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Bull LS26 0AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| MHA Rothwell Breakfast Club LS26 0AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Greggs (Rothwell) LS26 0AP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oakroyd (3); On or near Swithens Court (2); On or near Hazel Court (2); On or near Royds Lane (2); On or near Elmroyd (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LS26 0TF: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Hawthorn Grove · Ashroyd · Elmroyd · Oakroyd · Hazel Court · Swithens Court · Swithens Drive · Springfield Rise · Springfield Street · Maple Rise · Swithens Grove · Augusta Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.