Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2BF.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 2BF 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LS12 2BF has a significant social housing presence — 58% 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 2BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Armley Road, 0.3km from Castleton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 2BF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 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 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00056892 (shared with 8 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 2BF. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.3%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
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.

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

Crime around LS12 2BF is above average at 127 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 offences257
Shoplifting73
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson43
Vehicle crime32

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.7 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.7 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils0.7 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Go Gold Local0.9 km
  • Shell Tong Road0.9 km
  • Wilkinsons (Pudsey)0.7 km
  • Armley Foods0.4 km
  • Burley Road Off Licence Store1.0 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.9 km
  • Malt Shovel Inn0.6 km
  • Denison Hall WMC0.9 km
  • Armley Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
  • The Railway Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Camp Detox0.9 km
  • Light Cafe0.9 km
  • Meat Is Dead0.8 km
  • Haftsin Restaurant1.0 km
  • Archive0.9 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Berkys0.7 km
  • Florence Cafe0.7 km
  • The Pizza Grill0.9 km
  • Sams Sarnies0.4 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Store0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl (Armley)0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beech Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park1.2 km
  • Leeds2.0 km
  • Headingley2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Armley Prison0.2 km
  • Holy Family RC Primary School0.2 km
  • Pickering Street0.2 km
  • Pickering Street0.2 km
  • Holy Family School0.3 km