Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

DRIVER STREET, LS12 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRIVER STREET, LS12 1EB.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 1EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 59% social renting, LS12 1EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LS12 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Driver Street, 0.0km from Wortley, New in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 1EB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00057310 (shared with 37 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 1EB. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near LS12 1EB are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences221
Criminal damage and arson44
Other theft44
Vehicle crime43
Public order36

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.2 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.3 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Project Candy0.8 km
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.4 km
  • S And J Drinks0.4 km
  • Booze Plus0.6 km
  • Cohens Chemist1.0 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Leeds Centre1.0 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.8 km
  • Beech Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • The Good Luck Club0.8 km
  • Veeno0.8 km
  • Cafe @ 400.6 km
  • Dunelm Ltd0.2 km
  • The Mailbox1.0 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Crunchies Pizza0.6 km
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Fresh1.0 km
  • Fourth Court Catering0.7 km
  • Ideal Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Napoleons Casino And Restaurant0.9 km
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.8 km
  • The Railway Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.4 km
  • Burley Park1.9 km
  • Cottingley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Clyde Approach0.0 km
  • Clyde Approach0.1 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.2 km
  • Spence Lane0.3 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.3 km