Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MITFORD TERRACE, LS12 1NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITFORD TERRACE, LS12 1NJ.

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Population

123

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Avg Age

36

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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 1NJ 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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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS12 1NJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £152k.

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

LS12 1NJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Mitford Terrace, 0.3km from Armley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00170043 (shared with 5 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 1NJ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 144,000

9 sales · Mean £ 139,554

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

Crime around LS12 1NJ is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences367
Shoplifting77
Criminal damage and arson64
Public order50
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.1 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.5 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.5 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.3 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Camp Detox0.6 km
  • Light Cafe0.8 km
  • Divine Gelato0.6 km
  • Nayeb Persian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Cafe @ 400.4 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Bad Chick1.0 km
  • Naga Firepit1.0 km
  • UKFC0.8 km
  • Crunchies Pizza0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Booze Plus0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.8 km
  • Regency Online Shopping0.9 km
  • Greggs (Wortley)0.8 km
  • Shell Tong Road0.6 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Oldfield Hotel0.9 km
  • Beech Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda (Wortley)0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl (Armley)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • EU INTL Foods0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Malt Shovel Inn0.6 km
  • Armley Liberal Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Denison Hall WMC0.8 km
  • The Royal0.8 km
  • The Queen0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park1.5 km
  • Leeds2.0 km
  • Headingley2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Holy Family School0.1 km
  • Holy Family School0.1 km
  • Holy Family RC Primary School0.2 km
  • Brooklyn Street0.3 km
  • Fearnley Place0.3 km