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.
MITFORD TERRACE, LS12 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITFORD TERRACE, LS12 1NJ.
123
36
£ 28,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Five Lanes Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Oldfield Hotel0.9 km
- Beech Hotel0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS121NJ · Data under Open Government Licence