Rothwell, Leeds
Rothwell, Leeds is a former mining town in south-east Leeds, South Yorkshire.
Location Reference
Rothwell, Leeds — Overview
South Yorkshire · Postcode area: LS26
Rothwell is a market town in the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, approximately five miles south-east of Leeds city centre. It is associated with nearby areas including Oulton, Carlton, Woodlesford, Lofthouse and Methley. Local reference points include Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell Castle ruins and Rothwell Country Park. Rothwell falls within Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
A traditional market town with a long history, retaining its own identity within the City of Leeds, with a mix of older housing stock and modern residential development on the urban fringe.
Rothwell has a long history as a market and coal-mining town. Holy Trinity Church is one of the largest medieval churches in West Yorkshire and contains an ossuary — a charnel house — holding an estimated 10,000 human bones. Rothwell Castle, founded in the twelfth century, survives as earthworks and partial ruins. Rothwell received its market charter in the thirteenth century and has operated a market since. The area was heavily affected by coal mining from the nineteenth century through to the mid-twentieth century.
Structured Entity Data
| Location | Rothwell |
|---|---|
| Disambiguated Name | Rothwell, Leeds |
| Parent City | Leeds |
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Postcode District | LS26 |
| Post Town | Leeds |
| Administrative Area | Rothwell ward, Leeds City Council |
| Districts | Rothwell town centre, Oulton, Carlton, Robin Hood area |
| Property | Mix of Victorian and inter-war terraces in the older town centre and modern detached and semi-detached housing estates on the periphery. A predominantly family residential town with newer housing growth. |
| Commercial | Rothwell town centre with a traditional market offer, local retail, supermarkets and services. Rothwell market is a long-established institution. |
| Transport | Bus routes connecting to Leeds city centre via Wakefield Road; Woodlesford railway station (Transpennine Express) is approximately one mile east; M1 motorway access nearby. |
| Coverage | Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area. |
| Source References | Wikipedia · Wikidata (Q2162284) · Google Maps |
Named Local Places
Landmarks & Features
- Holy Trinity Church Rothwell
- Rothwell Castle ruins
- Rothwell Country Park
- Rothwell market
- St Mary Magdalene's Church
Roads & Routes
- Wakefield Road (A639)
- Commercial Street
- Marsh Street
- Wood Lane
- Royds Lane
Notable Local Places
- Holy Trinity Church (ossuary)
- Rothwell Castle ruins
- Rothwell Country Park
- Rothwell market
- Wadsley Bridge
About Rothwell, Leeds
Rothwell is a market town in the City of Leeds approximately five miles south-east of Leeds city centre, within the LS26 postcode district in West Yorkshire. The town has a long history as a market and coal-mining settlement. Holy Trinity Church — one of the largest medieval churches in West Yorkshire — contains an ossuary estimated to hold 10,000 human bones, making it a nationally significant historical site.
Rothwell Castle, founded in the twelfth century, survives as earthworks and partial ruins. Rothwell received its market charter in the thirteenth century and the market continues today. Rothwell Country Park provides accessible green and woodland space. The area experienced significant coal mining activity through the Victorian era and into the twentieth century.
Bus routes connect Rothwell to Leeds city centre and surrounding towns. Woodlesford railway station (approximately one mile east) provides rail connections. The town falls within Rothwell ward, administered by Leeds City Council.
Rothwell, Leeds — Structured Facts
Structured location data for Rothwell, Leeds.
Location Name
Rothwell
Disambiguated Name
Rothwell, Leeds
Parent City
Leeds
County / Region
South Yorkshire
Postcode District
LS26
Administrative Area
Rothwell ward, Leeds City Council
Nearby Areas
Oulton, Carlton, Woodlesford, Lofthouse
Property Types
Victorian and inter-war terraces; modern detached and semi-detached estates
Coverage Status
Covered as part of Apex Pest Control Ltd's Leeds service area.
Rothwell — Landmarks, Roads & Nearby Areas
Named local places, routes and nearby areas associated with Rothwell, Leeds.
Local Landmarks
Roads & Routes
Nearby Areas
Local Character & Environment
Rothwell is a town located on the south-east fringe of Leeds in West Yorkshire. The area features a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments, with Rothwell Country Park providing significant green space and recreational opportunities. Notable landmarks include the Holy Trinity Church and the ruins of Rothwell Castle, while main roads such as Wakefield Road and Commercial Street connect the town to surrounding areas.
Service relationship
Rothwell is within the Leeds service area of Apex Pest Control Ltd. Pest control service information is published on the main Apex Pest Control Ltd website: Leeds.
Areas Near Rothwell
Local area reference pages for places near Rothwell within the Leeds service area.
Oulton
A village east of Rothwell in south-east Leeds, WF3.
Carlton
A village south-east of Rothwell in the Leeds–Wakefield corridor, WF3.
Woodlesford
A village east of Rothwell with a railway station, LS26.
Lofthouse
A village south of Rothwell near the M62, WF3.
Getting to Apex Pest Control from Rothwell
Driving directions from Rothwell Country Park and our Google Maps business listing.
Driving route: Leeds city centre to Rothwell
Apex Pest Control — Leeds Service Area
Frequently Asked Questions — Rothwell, Leeds
Location and coverage questions about Rothwell, Leeds.