Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS12 3XH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 3XH.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 28,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

With 59% social renting, LS12 3XH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS12 3XH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cabbage Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 3XH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 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 3XH are sourced from Output Area E00059188 (shared with 214 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 3XH. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LS12 3XH is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences273
Vehicle crime51
Public order43
Shoplifting39
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Whingate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.3 km
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Dixons Unity Academy

Requires Improvement834 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils0.5 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.8 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.0 km
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Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Café 33A LTD0.6 km
  • Aisha Cafe Express0.7 km
  • Emmas0.3 km
  • Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee0.5 km
  • Caroles Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Sushibox Leeds0.2 km
  • The Birds Nest0.2 km
  • The Jade0.2 km
  • Umar Raaz0.6 km
  • The China Chef0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Meeting Point0.6 km
  • Family Choice0.6 km
  • Murrells Bakery Ltd0.4 km
  • No Problem Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Nice N Tasty0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • EU INTL Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Armley Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Star Inn0.3 km
  • Denison Hall WMC0.5 km
  • The Brick0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oldfield Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park2.2 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.4 km
  • Headingley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whingate Junction0.0 km
  • Whingate Junction0.1 km
  • Whingate Moor Business Park0.2 km
  • Albany Street0.2 km
  • Whingate Junction0.2 km