Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHINCOVER ROAD, LS12 5JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCOVER ROAD, LS12 5JY.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 5JY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS12 5JY has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS12 5JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whincover Road, 0.4km from Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 5JY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5JY are sourced from Output Area E00059119 (shared with 4 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 5JY. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 157,000

13 sales · Mean £ 147,269

Terraced

£ 106,000

1 sales · Mean £ 106,000

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

Crime around LS12 5JY is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences150
Burglary18
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.3 km
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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.5 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils0.9 km
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Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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Whingate Primary School

Good455 pupils1.4 km
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Dixons Unity Academy

Requires Improvement834 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • JB'S Local0.8 km
  • Sai News0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)1.0 km
  • Turners Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Debz Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Frionor Fisheries1.0 km
  • Eastern Food Services1.0 km
  • Fawcett Fisheries0.6 km
  • Rumbles0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Old Farnley And District Community Association0.5 km
  • Cafe Blanco0.8 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
  • Rumbles House Cafe0.3 km
  • New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • The Butterbowl0.3 km
  • Nags Head0.6 km
  • William IV0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingley2.4 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.5 km
  • Burley Park3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whincover Gardens0.1 km
  • Whincover Road0.2 km
  • Cobden Rd Whincover Road0.2 km
  • Whincover Hill0.3 km
  • Ring Rd Lwr Wortley0.3 km