Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DL.

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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 1DL 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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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS12 1DL 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). Property prices are trending up 35.0% year-on-year.

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

LS12 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gotts Road, 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 1DL 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.0% year-on-year. 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 1DL 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 1DL. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,000

36 sales · Mean £ 159,360

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

Crime around LS12 1DL is moderate at 76 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 offences88
Vehicle crime49
Other theft42
Public order33
Shoplifting32

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Go Gold Local0.7 km
  • Project Candy0.8 km
  • Gopuff0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Burley Road Off Licence Store0.9 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
  • The Highland Pub0.6 km
  • The Fox And Newt0.6 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.6 km
  • The Midnight Bell0.7 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Deli No 10.5 km
  • Light Cafe0.7 km
  • Manjaros0.8 km
  • TGI Fridays0.3 km
  • Interactive Investors Canteeen0.5 km
  • + 119 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Pablo's Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Pizza La Fonte0.6 km
  • 64 Pizzeria0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.3 km
  • Roomzzz Leeds City West0.8 km
  • Beech Hotel1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park1.8 km
  • Headingley3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Bridge0.2 km
  • Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km
  • The Roundhouse0.2 km
  • Wellington Bridge0.2 km
  • Globe Road0.2 km