Cornwall Close Rothwell, Leeds
12 addresses across 1 postcode (LS26), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23023047.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- 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 A; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rothwell Pastures, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oulton Medical Centre, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
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 A (95% of about 610 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 12 addresses are between 65 m and 68 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodlesford 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Outwood 310,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Cross Gates 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Shops Rothwell | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leeds City Bus Station Leeds City Centre | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Street, Rothwell GeniePoint | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oulton Medical Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Naseem's Chemists | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fp Dental | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Rothwell Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashwin Mini Market, Rothwell Cashzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rothwell Pastures 13 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Pit Allotments 1.4 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rothwell Castle, a scheduled monument, 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Castle | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 32, 34 and 36, Commercial Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Oulton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Hunslet Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel Pit Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Beeston Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Swithen's Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Home Crofts | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Lofthouse Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 180 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 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 |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell Victoria Junior School) LS26 0RA | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Rimis News Food And Wine LS26 0RD | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2015 |
| New Ko Shing LS26 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Alfresco Pizzeria LS26 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe Friday And Mini Cafe LS26 0PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Vape Station LS26 0NQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell Haigh Road Infant) LS26 0NQ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Haigh Road Drop In Lunch LS26 0NQ | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Premiershop, Ashwin Mini Market LS26 0NQ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Rothwell Tandoori LS26 0PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Wood Lane Bakery LS26 0PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Wood Lane Store LS26 0PH | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery LS26 0PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Daisy Chain Childcare LS26 0NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 7TH South Leeds (Rothwell) Scouts LS26 0LW | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Close (27); On or near Woodland Crescent (18); On or near Knightscroft Drive (17); On or near Cornwall Close (16); On or near Cornwall Crescent (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 0RB: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Cornwall Crescent · Haigh Road · Haigh Road · Cotswold Road · Cotswold Drive · Manor Road · Woodland Crescent · Knightscroft Avenue · Manor Close · Albany Road · Knightscroft Drive · South View
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.