Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS12 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1BE.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS12 1BE 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS12 1BE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS12 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS12 1BE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00169792 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1BE. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS12 1BE is above average at 91 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Vehicle crime39
Burglary35
Other theft33
Shoplifting29

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.1 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.9 km
  • Go Gold Local0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Holbeck Wine And Spirits1.0 km
  • Kasa Holbeck1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.9 km
  • The Highland Pub0.7 km
  • Moot Hall Arms1.0 km
  • Scarbrough Hotel0.9 km
  • Rebound Social0.6 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

125 nearby
  • Armitages0.8 km
  • Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.8 km
  • Deli No 10.4 km
  • Light Cafe0.7 km
  • TGI Fridays0.5 km
  • + 120 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • The Grill Station0.9 km
  • Pablo's Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Pizza La Fonte0.8 km
  • Mylahore Leeds0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Mercure Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.5 km
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds1.0 km
  • Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.7 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Cottingley3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Globe Road0.0 km
  • Globe Road0.0 km
  • Wellington P0.2 km
  • Wellington N0.2 km
  • Springwell Street0.3 km