Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOLLEY DRIVE, LS12 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLLEY DRIVE, LS12 5DP.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 5DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS12 5DP's 68% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 77.4% year-on-year.

home £169,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS12 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Wolley Drive, 0.4km from Low Moor Side in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS12 5DP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 77.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00059166 (shared with 5 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 5DP. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 194,000

6 sales · Mean £ 186,833

Semi-Detached

£ 154,975

10 sales · Mean £ 155,642

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

LS12 5DP has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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 offences38
Shoplifting16
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.9 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Farnley And District Community Association0.2 km
  • The Woodcock0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Late Shop (Co-op Food)0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Craven's Of New Farnley0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingley2.5 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)3.2 km
  • Morley3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.1 km
  • Wolley Avenue0.1 km
  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.1 km
  • Wolley Avenue0.1 km
  • Lawns Lane0.2 km