Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

GELDERD ROAD, LS12 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GELDERD ROAD, LS12 1AS.

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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 1AS 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 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gelderd Road, 0.1km from Wortley, New in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 1AS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 above average at 108 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 1AS 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 1AS. 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 around LS12 1AS is above average at 108 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.

Violence and sexual offences132
Vehicle crime37
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order24

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.5 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.3 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.4 km
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Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils1.5 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.3 km
  • S And J Drinks0.3 km
  • Booze Plus0.7 km
  • Project Candy0.6 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Dunelm Ltd0.1 km
  • The Mailbox0.9 km
  • The Good Luck Club0.8 km
  • Veeno0.8 km
  • Armitages0.8 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma0.9 km
  • Fresh0.8 km
  • Fourth Court Catering0.6 km
  • Ideal Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • Napoleons Casino And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Bulls Head0.8 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.7 km
  • The Railway Club0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Beech Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.3 km
  • Burley Park2.1 km
  • Cottingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Spence Lane0.2 km
  • Clyde Approach0.2 km
  • Spence Lane0.2 km
  • Domestic Rd Copley Hill0.2 km
  • Clyde Approach0.2 km