LS12 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 1DB is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 114 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00057310 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS12 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 1DB.
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£ 28,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1DB 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
With 59% social renting, LS12 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1DB. 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
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 1DB is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Castleton Primary School
Ingram Road Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Five Lanes Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Elland Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- Project Candy0.7 km
- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.2 km
- S And J Drinks0.2 km
- Booze Plus0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Armitages0.7 km
- Camp Detox0.4 km
- Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.7 km
- Deli No 10.3 km
- Jamyang Buddhist Centre0.7 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Tong Road Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Crunchies Pizza0.7 km
- AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma0.9 km
- Fresh0.8 km
- Fourth Court Catering0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre1.0 km
- Beech Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bulls Head0.8 km
- Mint Warehouse0.8 km
- The Railway Club0.2 km
- West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.4 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Cottingley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Domestic Rd Copley Hill0.1 km
- Clyde Approach0.2 km
- Clyde Approach0.2 km
- Clyde Gardens0.2 km
- Spence Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121DB · Data under Open Government Licence