LS12 1TE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Wiring Field in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 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 1TE are sourced from Output Area E00056903 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS12 1TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1TE.
476
33
£ 28,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1TE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS12 1TE spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1TE. The average age is 33.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 1TE is above average at 126 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Five Lanes Primary School
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Dixons Unity Academy
Whingate Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Newsagent And Off Licence0.4 km
- Krol Mini Market0.3 km
- MSA Newsagents0.2 km
- S S Stores0.6 km
- Tatra Sklep0.3 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Armley Conservative Club0.6 km
- Star Inn0.3 km
- Denison Hall WMC0.2 km
- The Royal0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Doreen's Corner Cafe0.8 km
- Caroles Kitchen0.4 km
- Krimos BBQ0.4 km
- Maggie's Snacks0.1 km
- Sambucca Restaurant0.2 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Kiingzz Tea N Donuts0.8 km
- Afro Spice0.7 km
- Classic English Fisheries0.2 km
- Desi Sizzler0.4 km
- Dope Burger0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl (Armley)0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda (Wortley)0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- EU INTL Foods0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oldfield Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley2.5 km
- Leeds2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Carr Crofts Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Wesley Road0.2 km
- Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Wesley Road0.2 km
- Thornhill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121TE · Data under Open Government Licence