Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WELLINGTON ROAD, LS12 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, LS12 1DX.

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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 1DX 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

LS12 1DX has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LS12 1DX is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Road, 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 1DX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 1DX 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 1DX. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

Crime around LS12 1DX is above average at 114 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 offences223
Criminal damage and arson42
Other theft35
Vehicle crime25
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.1 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.5 km
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The Elland Academy

Good8 pupils1.5 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.4 km
  • S And J Drinks0.4 km
  • Booze Plus0.5 km
  • Cohens Chemist1.0 km
  • Nisa (Hall Lane)1.0 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Dunelm Ltd0.3 km
  • The Mailbox0.9 km
  • Armitages0.9 km
  • Camp Detox0.3 km
  • Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Candy Cakery1.0 km
  • Fresh1.0 km
  • Fourth Court Catering0.8 km
  • Ideal Fisheries0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Beech Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bulls Head1.0 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.9 km
  • The Railway Club0.1 km
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda (Wortley)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.5 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Cottingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Clyde Approach0.1 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.1 km
  • Clyde Gardens0.1 km
  • Clyde Approach0.2 km
  • Domestic Rd Copley Hill0.3 km