Is LS12 5HE a safe place to live?

Yes, LS12 5HE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 36 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS12 5HE?

The average property price in LS12 5HE is currently around £185k.

What is the population of LS12 5HE?

The population for the LS12 5HE area is approximately 134 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

TONG ROAD, LS12 5HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONG ROAD, LS12 5HE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

134

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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4/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

LS12 5HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 87% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS12 5HE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tong Road, 0.5km from Roker Lane Bottom in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS12 5HE represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5HE are sourced from Output Area E00059157 (shared with 15 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 5HE. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%

Asian / British Asian2.9%

Black / African / Caribbean1.5%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 4%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 149,000

17 sales · Mean £ 164,735

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

LS12 5HE has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9

Violence and sexual offences6

Other theft4

Criminal damage and arson2

Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils1.0 km

Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km

Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils1.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

New Farnley Cafe And Dining1.0 km
The Beulah0.6 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Camp 91 Deli0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bramley (W Yorks)2.3 km
Cottingley3.6 km
New Pudsey3.7 km

Bus Stops

Tong Rd Troydale Lane0.1 km
Tong Rd Troydale Lane0.1 km
Tong Rd Roker Lane0.4 km
Tong Rd Roker Lane0.4 km
Roker Lane Tong Ln0.5 km