LS12 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gotts Road, 0.6km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS12 1DD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £189k, up 25.5% year-on-year. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00187027 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DD.
279
28
£ 36,000 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1DD 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.
Area Character
LS12 1DD is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 25.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1DD. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 174,000
18 sales · Mean £ 184,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 1DD is moderate at 78 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.
school Local Schools
Castleton Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Ingram Road Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Lane End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Go Gold Local0.7 km
- Project Candy0.8 km
- William Hill0.9 km
- WH Smith Travel0.9 km
- Gopuff0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
- The Highland Pub0.5 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Becketts Bank1.0 km
- The Arch Bar0.9 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Deli No 10.5 km
- Light Cafe0.7 km
- Manjaros0.8 km
- TGI Fridays0.3 km
- Interactive Investors Canteeen0.4 km
- + 125 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Tong Road Fried Chicken1.0 km
- KFC (City Station)0.9 km
- Bellissimo0.9 km
- Deli Kitchen0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
- Mercure Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Leeds City0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.5 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.8 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- The Roundhouse0.2 km
- Globe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121DD · Data under Open Government Licence