Haighside Close Rothwell, Leeds
61 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS26), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23025086.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 19, D: 15, E: 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 B; 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Rothwell Pastures (13 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 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 75 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 61 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oulton Medical Centre, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 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
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (23); House, detached (8); Bungalow, semi-detached (8). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1976-1982 (10); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (26 addresses)
- 4, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 7, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 10, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 11, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 12, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 14, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 15, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 17, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 18, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 20, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 26, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 30, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 33, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 35, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 41, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 45, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 47, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 49, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 52, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 53, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 54, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 55, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 57, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 58, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 59, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
- 61, Haigh Side Close, Rothwell
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 B (44% of about 900 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
Finished in the last three months
- 9 September 2026: BT, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 2 September 2026 to 7 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 61 addresses are between 75 m and 80 m above sea level (78 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS26 0UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodlesford 259,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Outwood 310,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Leeds 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haigh Side Drive Rothwell | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leeds City Bus Station Leeds City Centre | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Street, Rothwell GeniePoint | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.6 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oulton Medical Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Naseem's Chemists | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fp Dental | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Rothwell Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood Lane Store, Rothwell Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Rothwell Pastures 13 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 360 m |
| 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 Wood Lane Allotments 4,840 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rothwell Castle, a scheduled monument, 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Castle | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Oulton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Hunslet Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel Pit Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Beeston Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Swithen's Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Home Crofts | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Lofthouse Hill | Hill | 3.6 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 | 60 | 61 |
1 of the street's 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | 930 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 |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clapgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lane Bakery LS26 0PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Wood Lane Store LS26 0PH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery LS26 0PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Rothwell Tandoori LS26 0PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell Victoria Junior School) LS26 0RA | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Mak Tok LS26 0PU | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rimis News Food And Wine LS26 0RD | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2015 |
| New Ko Shing LS26 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Alfresco Pizzeria LS26 0RD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Vape Station LS26 0NQ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rose Grove (9); On or near Alma Terrace (9); On or near Back Haigh View (6); On or near Home Lea (6); On or near Water Gardens (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 9 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
Nearby streets
Victoria Road · Wood Crescent · Wood Close · Wood Hill · Water Gardens · Home Lea Drive · Alma Terrace · Wood Mount · Back Haigh Avenue · Rose Grove · Home Lea · Haigh Avenue
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.