Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPRINGWELL ROAD, LS12 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGWELL ROAD, LS12 1AW.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 1AW 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.

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Area Character

77% of homes in LS12 1AW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).

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

LS12 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springwell Road, 0.5km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS12 1AW offers 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. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 rates are above average at 109 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00169792 (shared with 64 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 1AW. 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

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1AW is above average at 109 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 offences66
Vehicle crime38
Other theft31
Burglary27
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils0.8 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.6 km
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The New Bewerley Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.6 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
  • William Hill1.0 km
  • WH Smith Travel1.0 km
  • Holbeck Wine And Spirits0.7 km
  • Kasa Holbeck0.7 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Highland Pub1.0 km
  • The Arch Bar0.9 km
  • Bulls Head0.6 km
  • Grove Inn0.9 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.2 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Armitages0.6 km
  • Camp Detox0.9 km
  • Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.6 km
  • Deli No 10.2 km
  • Jamyang Buddhist Centre0.7 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • KFC (City Station)1.0 km
  • AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma0.7 km
  • Fresh0.7 km
  • Fourth Court Catering0.3 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Beech Hotel0.9 km
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds0.9 km
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.9 km
  • Mercure Hotel0.8 km
  • Hilton Leeds City0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.9 km
  • Burley Park2.2 km
  • Cottingley3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Springwell Street0.2 km
  • Springwell Street0.2 km
  • Globe Road0.3 km
  • Holbeck Lane0.3 km
  • Globe Road0.3 km