Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILNES STREET, LS12 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNES STREET, LS12 1DY.

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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 1DY 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 1DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Milnes Street, 0.1km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 1DY 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 133 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 1DY 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 1DY. 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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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 1DY is above average at 133 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.

Violence and sexual offences197
Other theft41
Criminal damage and arson36
Vehicle crime35
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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The Elland Academy

Good8 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist0.9 km
  • Armley Foods0.9 km
  • Holbeck Post Office And Store0.9 km
  • Cohens Chemist (Armley)0.4 km
  • Rydall Food Store0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Armitages0.9 km
  • Camp Detox0.3 km
  • Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.9 km
  • Deli No 10.4 km
  • Jamyang Buddhist Centre0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • La Fraz0.9 km
  • Presto0.9 km
  • Fresh1.0 km
  • Fourth Court Catering0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.9 km
  • Beech Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Mint Warehouse0.8 km
  • The Railway Club0.0 km
  • Napoleons Casino And Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.4 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Cottingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

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