Mill Pit Lane Rothwell, Leeds
12 addresses across 4 postcodes (LS26), about 940 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 23023075.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oulton Medical Centre, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 1,130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2022 | 17 LS26 0NP | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 13 LS26 0NP | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2016 | 7 LS26 0NP | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2005 | 13 LS26 0NP | Semi-detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 1,570 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
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 14 October 2026 to 3 November 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LS26 0NW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| LS26 0PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LS26 0RJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 77 m and 78 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS26 0NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS26 0PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS26 0RJ | 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 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Leeds 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haigh Avenue Rothwell | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leeds City Bus Station Leeds City Centre | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Street, Rothwell GeniePoint | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Oulton Medical Centre | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Naseem's Chemists | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evodental Leeds Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 4.9 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 | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood Lane Allotments 4,840 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rothwell Castle, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Hunslet Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Oulton Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravel Pit Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Beeston Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Swithen's Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Home Crofts | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 12 |
10 of the street's 12 addresses are 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 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clapgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 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 | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Wood Lane Store LS26 0PH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery LS26 0PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Mak Tok LS26 0PU | Retailers - other | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rothwell Tandoori LS26 0PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Daisy Chain Childcare LS26 0NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Catering Leeds (Rothwell Victoria Junior School) LS26 0RA | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Haigh Gardens (17); On or near Alma Terrace (9); On or near Back Haigh View (6); On or near Home Lea (6); On or near Mill Pit Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- LS26 0NP: 9 addresses
- LS26 0NW: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- LS26 0PY: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- LS26 0RJ: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Home Lea · Water Gardens · Oakwood Drive · Back Haigh Avenue · Haigh Avenue · Home Lea Drive · Back Haigh View · Haigh Gardens · Spibey Crescent · Alma Terrace · Haigh View · Victoria Road
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.