LS12 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Wortley, New in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS12 1AD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00187027 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS12 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1AD.
279
28
£ 36,000 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 81% economic activity and an average age of 28, LS12 1AD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1AD. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 1AD is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Castleton Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ingram Road Primary School
Lane End Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds1.0 km
- S And J Drinks1.0 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- WH Smith Travel0.9 km
- Around The Clock0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Dunelm Ltd0.6 km
- The Alchemist Bar And Restaurant Ltd1.0 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Channel 40.9 km
- Leon0.9 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Dirty Martini Leeds0.8 km
- Veritas0.9 km
- Phranakhon Tapas And Bar0.7 km
- SALT Granary Wharf0.8 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- KFC (City Station)1.0 km
- Bellissimo1.0 km
- Deli Kitchen0.9 km
- Fish Out0.7 km
- Pret A Manger (Infirmary Street)0.9 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.9 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.8 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.9 km
- The Met Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.9 km
- Burley Park1.7 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km
- The Roundhouse0.2 km
- Armley Road Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121AD · Data under Open Government Licence