LS12 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00169792 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS12 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1DR.
311
30
£ 36,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1DR 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
LS12 1DR 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. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1DR. 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
Economic Activity
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 rates near LS12 1DR are high at 161 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
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lane End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Go Gold Local0.7 km
- Gopuff0.8 km
- Project Candy0.8 km
- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.8 km
- S And J Drinks0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
- The Highland Pub0.6 km
- Dirty Martini Leeds1.0 km
- Rebound Social0.9 km
- Water Lake Boat House0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Camp Detox0.8 km
- Deli No 10.4 km
- Light Cafe0.5 km
- Manjaros0.9 km
- TGI Fridays0.4 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Tong Road Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Crunchies Pizza1.0 km
- Nosh0.8 km
- Pablo's Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.5 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.7 km
- Mack Opco0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.0 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Roundhouse0.1 km
- Armley Road Bottom0.1 km
- Wellington Bridge0.3 km
- Springwell Street0.3 km
- Wellington Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121DR · Data under Open Government Licence