Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS12 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1AZ.

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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 1AZ 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 1AZ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LS12 1AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Wortley, New in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS12 1AZ 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 119 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 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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 1AZ is above average at 119 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 offences105
Vehicle crime32
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson27
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.4 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 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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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.8 km
  • Holbeck Bargain Store0.9 km
  • Premier Convenience0.9 km
  • Holbeck Post Office And Store0.7 km
  • Cohens Chemist (Armley)0.6 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre1.0 km
  • The Highland Pub1.0 km
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • Editor's Draught0.9 km
  • Bulls Head0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Armitages0.7 km
  • Camp Detox0.6 km
  • Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.7 km
  • Deli No 10.1 km
  • Jamyang Buddhist Centre0.8 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Presto0.7 km
  • Centre Fillings0.9 km
  • Tasty Toasties0.9 km
  • AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Beech Hotel0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative (West Point)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.2 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Cottingley3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Spence Lane0.1 km
  • Spence Lane0.1 km
  • Springwell Street0.2 km
  • Springwell Street0.2 km
  • Clyde Approach0.2 km