Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILLPOND GARDENS, LS12 3DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLPOND GARDENS, LS12 3DE.

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Population

440

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 3DE 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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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LS12 3DE is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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LS12 3DE is an up-and-coming urban area on Millpond Gardens, 0.2km from Far Fold in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00056882 (shared with 24 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 3DE. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 108,000

5 sales · Mean £ 104,400

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

Crime around LS12 3DE is above average at 130 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 offences361
Shoplifting110
Public order76
Anti-social behaviour58
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils0.3 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Dixons Unity Academy

Requires Improvement834 pupils0.8 km
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Whingate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.8 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.8 km
  • Caroles Kitchen0.7 km
  • Krimos BBQ0.2 km
  • Maggie's Snacks0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Greggs (Kirkstall)1.0 km
  • Krol Mini Market0.2 km
  • MSA Newsagents0.2 km
  • S S Stores0.3 km
  • Tatra Sklep0.3 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Armley Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Control0.8 km
  • Star Inn0.6 km
  • Denison Hall WMC0.3 km
  • The Royal0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl (Armley)0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Store0.9 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • EU INTL Foods0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Afro Spice0.3 km
  • Burgerize0.9 km
  • Classic English Fisheries0.2 km
  • Desi Sizzler0.4 km
  • Dope Burger0.7 km
  • + 44 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park1.5 km
  • Headingley2.1 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Armley Park Gates0.0 km
  • Armley Park Gates0.0 km
  • Armley Town Street0.2 km
  • Armley Town Street0.2 km
  • Pinfold Lane0.3 km