Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

COPLEY HILL, LS12 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPLEY HILL, LS12 1DS.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 1DS 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in LS12 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS12 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copley Hill, 0.4km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 1DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00057310 (shared with 37 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 1DS. 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

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean20.6%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS12 1DS is above average at 109 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences249
Criminal damage and arson45
Other theft39
Vehicle crime30
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.9 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.1 km
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The Elland Academy

Good8 pupils1.4 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.5 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.4 km
  • S And J Drinks0.4 km
  • Booze Plus0.3 km
  • Nisa (Hall Lane)0.9 km
  • Rydall Food Store1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Dunelm Ltd0.5 km
  • Jump INC1.0 km
  • The Mailbox0.7 km
  • Camp Detox0.1 km
  • Deli No 10.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Candy Cakery0.9 km
  • Fourth Court Catering1.0 km
  • Ideal Fisheries0.4 km
  • Silver House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beech Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Railway Club0.3 km
  • Dragon Hotel0.9 km
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda (Wortley)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.7 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Cottingley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Copley Hill0.1 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.1 km
  • Copley Hill0.1 km
  • Copley Hill0.1 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.1 km