LS12 4JZ is a safe, established residential area on Benson Gardens, 0.1km from Upper Wortley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS12 4JZ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 4JZ are sourced from Output Area E00059130 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENSON GARDENS, LS12 4JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENSON GARDENS, LS12 4JZ.
452
37
£ 37,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS12 4JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 4JZ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,000
14 sales · Mean £ 153,175
Semi-Detached
£ 149,500
3 sales · Mean £ 146,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS12 4JZ has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Five Lanes Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lower Wortley Primary School
Dixons Unity Academy
Whingate Primary School
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Booze Plus1.0 km
- Armley Foods0.9 km
- Dixon Lane Post Office And Convenience Store0.8 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Greggs (Wortley)0.5 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cafe @ 401.0 km
- Souvlaki Corner0.9 km
- Bethel Kitchen0.9 km
- Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme)0.9 km
- Kids Go Bananas0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Crunchies Pizza1.0 km
- Clarkies Traditional Fisheries0.8 km
- Mekhong River0.8 km
- Sushibox Leeds0.4 km
- The Birds Nest0.7 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Malt Shovel Inn0.9 km
- Denison Hall WMC0.8 km
- The Brick0.9 km
- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- Upper Wortley Liberal Club0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Asda (Wortley)0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- EU INTL Foods0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Oldfield Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park2.4 km
- Cottingley2.5 km
- Leeds2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Wortley Rd Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Upper Wortley Rd Thornhill Road0.2 km
- Green Hill Lane Green Hill Gdns0.2 km
- Green Hill Lane Green Hill Gdns0.2 km
- Five Lane Ends0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS124JZ · Data under Open Government Licence