Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THORNHILL ROAD, LS12 4LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL ROAD, LS12 4LL.

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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 4LL 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

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in LS12 4LL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornhill Road, 0.3km from Wiring Field in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 4LL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 4LL 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 4LL. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,500

8 sales · Mean £ 186,937

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

Crime around LS12 4LL is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences162
Other theft37
Vehicle crime29
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour22

school Local Schools

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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils0.2 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils0.4 km
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Dixons Unity Academy

Requires Improvement834 pupils0.7 km
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Whingate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.0 km
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Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Oldfield Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Divine Gelato0.9 km
  • Nayeb Persian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Caroles Kitchen0.3 km
  • Krimos BBQ0.7 km
  • Maggie's Snacks0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda (Wortley)0.6 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • EU INTL Foods0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • THATZIKI Leeds0.3 km
  • UKFC0.5 km
  • Afro Spice0.9 km
  • Classic English Fisheries0.5 km
  • Desi Sizzler0.5 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.5 km
  • One Stop (Armley)0.6 km
  • Krol Mini Market0.6 km
  • MSA Newsagents0.5 km
  • S S Stores0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Armley Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Star Inn0.2 km
  • The Royal0.5 km
  • Commercial Armley0.7 km
  • MYA Lounge0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park2.1 km
  • Cottingley2.8 km
  • Headingley2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Wortley Rd Thornhill Road0.1 km
  • Upper Wortley Rd Thornhill Road0.1 km
  • Thornhill Road0.1 km
  • Cross Lane Tong Rd0.2 km
  • Carr Crofts0.2 km