Postcode LS26 8JW (Leeds)

Map showing LS26 8JW and nearby postcodes

The postcode LS26 8JW is located in Leeds, in the county of West Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LS26 8JW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LS26 8JW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LS26 8JW as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to LS26 8JW is Elmfield which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Farrer Lane and is 251 m away. The closest railway station is Woodlesford Rail Station, 1.09 km away.

The closest primary school to LS26 8JW (for ages 11 and under) is Oulton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 16, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Royds Academy.

The local pub for residents of LS26 8JW is New Masons Arms and is 287 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on February 15, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 439 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 8, 2020.

20% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for LS26 8JW is covered by the West Yorkshire police force association and Leeds is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LS26 8JW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LS26 8JW, and the approximate distance away.

Elmfield 40 m
Woodland Park 74 m
The Woodlands 80 m
Greenland Court 102 m
Beck View 135 m
Farrer Lane 150 m
Bentley Lane 170 m
Field View 192 m
Stone Croft Court 202 m
Park Road 216 m
Briardene 255 m
Norfolk Drive 257 m
The Croft 259 m
Croft Bridge 274 m
St John's Street 320 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LS26 8JW

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LS26 8JW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Oulton Primary School Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
850 m
Woodlesford Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2019)
1.1 km
Royds Academy 1.36 km
Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Outstanding
(April 17, 2013)
1.51 km
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.11 km
Rothwell Primary School Good
(January 10, 2018)
2.19 km
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy 2.46 km
Victoria Junior School Good
(February 21, 2018)
2.6 km
Carlton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
2.87 km
Swillington Primary School Good
(May 14, 2019)
3.01 km
Kingsland Primary School Outstanding
(March 22, 2018)
3.26 km
Methley Primary School 3.53 km
Rodillian Academy Good
(October 3, 2019)
4.01 km
Robin Hood Primary School Good
(January 11, 2018)
4.02 km
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
4.16 km
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(November 24, 2021)
4.17 km
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Good
(February 26, 2020)
4.36 km
Brigshaw High School Good
(June 19, 2019)
4.37 km
Martin Frobisher Infant School Outstanding
(October 18, 2007)
4.44 km
Clapgate Primary School Good
(March 27, 2019)
4.8 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LS26 8JW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
New Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
February 15, 2020
287 m
Holiday Inn Express (Oulton) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 5, 2019
291 m
Toby Carvery (Oulton) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 25, 2018
291 m
West Riding County F A Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
316 m
Three Horse Shoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
398 m
Aberford Road Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
439 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 8, 2020
439 m
Lidl (Woodlesford) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 31, 2022
439 m
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
June 22, 2019
439 m
Zoya Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 8, 2019
439 m
Hot Wok Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
539 m
Rothwell FC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2020
607 m
The Topa Balti / Wings And Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
March 1, 2022
650 m
Oulton And Woodlesford Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 10, 2018
708 m
Oulton Manor Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 28, 2019
708 m
Rothwell Sports Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 27, 2009
708 m
G J Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 22, 2019
712 m
Oulton Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 4, 2019
726 m
Farndales Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 14, 2020
727 m
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
727 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LS26 8JW - Data from Apr 2022

Farrer Lane Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Fleet Lane Bus Stop/Station 307 m
Fleet Lane Bus Stop/Station 314 m
Rothwell Leis Ctr Bus Stop/Station 327 m
Rothwell Leis Ctr Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Woodlesford Rail Station Rail 1.09 km
Woodlesford Rail Station Rail 1.11 km
Outwood Rail Station Rail 5.43 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LS26 8JW - Data from Dec 2021

Church Plantation Woodland Or Forest 531 m
Home Crofts Woodland Or Forest 941 m
Clumpcliffe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Beeston Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Robinson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Gravel Pit Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Winter Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Clumpcliffe Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Swithen's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Fleet Cut Inland Water 1.55 km
Moss Carr Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Almhouses Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Springs Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Bushy Cliffe Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LS26 8JW - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 80%
300+ Mbps 20%

Location

Country England
County West Yorkshire
Latitude 53.74766300
Longitude -1.44873200
OS Easting 436452
OS Northing 0428062
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20705
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

West Yorkshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Elmet and Rothwell
Electoral Ward Rothwell
Local Authority District Leeds
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Leeds City Region
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council West Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000035
Travel To Work Area Leeds

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Leeds
Cancer Alliance West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership)
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Leeds CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area West Yorkshire BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Rothwell BUASD
Workplace Zone E33012493
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Leeds 097
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Leeds 097B
Output Area / Small Area 6B2