Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ARMLEY ROAD, LS12 2DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

522

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 2DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS12 2DR — age 32, 44% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LS12 2DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Armley Road, 0.4km from New Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

Day-to-day life in LS12 2DR has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 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 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00057303 (shared with 632 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 2DR. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2DR is above average at 135 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 offences124
Criminal damage and arson26
Burglary25
Vehicle crime23
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.2 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.4 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.4 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.8 km
  • S And J Drinks0.8 km
  • Booze Plus0.8 km
  • Belle Vue Stores1.0 km
  • Go Gold Local0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Dunelm Ltd0.5 km
  • Camp Detox0.7 km
  • Deli No 10.6 km
  • Light Cafe0.4 km
  • Manjaros0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • The Highland Pub0.7 km
  • The Fox And Newt0.8 km
  • Editor's Draught0.8 km
  • Lazy Lounge1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Tong Road Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Pablo's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Pizza La Fonte0.8 km
  • Centre Fillings0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Roomzzz Leeds City West0.8 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.3 km
  • Burley Park1.6 km
  • Headingley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brandon Street0.1 km
  • Canal Street0.1 km
  • Armley Road Bottom0.2 km
  • The Roundhouse0.2 km
  • Albion Way0.3 km