LS12 1DN 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 1DN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00187027 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOTTS ROAD, LS12 1DN.
279
28
£ 36,000 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 1DN 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 1DN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 1DN. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 1DN is moderate at 76 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ingram Road Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Belle Vue Stores1.0 km
- Go Gold Local0.6 km
- Project Candy0.9 km
- William Hill0.9 km
- WH Smith Travel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.6 km
- The Highland Pub0.5 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- Becketts Bank1.0 km
- The Arch Bar1.0 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Deli No 10.5 km
- Light Cafe0.7 km
- Manjaros0.8 km
- TGI Fridays0.3 km
- Interactive Investors Canteeen0.4 km
- + 116 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
16 nearby- Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
- Mercure Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Leeds City1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.5 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.8 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Bridge0.1 km
- Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km
- Wellington Bridge0.2 km
- The Roundhouse0.2 km
- Armley Road Bottom0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS121DN · Data under Open Government Licence