LS12 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gotts Road, 0.6km from Wortley, New 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 is moderate at 84 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00169792 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DW.
311
30
£ 36,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1DW 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 1DW 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).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1DW. 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
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 1DW is moderate at 84 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.9 km
- S And J Drinks0.9 km
- Belle Vue Stores1.0 km
- Go Gold Local0.6 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Dunelm Ltd0.6 km
- Camp Detox1.0 km
- Deli No 10.5 km
- Light Cafe0.6 km
- Manjaros0.8 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.6 km
- The Highland Pub0.5 km
- Mint Warehouse0.6 km
- The Midnight Bell0.8 km
- The Railway Club0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Tong Road Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Fourth Court Catering0.7 km
- Proper Food 4U1.0 km
- KFC (City Station)1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Beech Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
- Hilton Leeds City1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.9 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Roundhouse0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- Armley Road Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121DW · Data under Open Government Licence