Is LS12 5HF a safe place to live?

Yes, LS12 5HF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS12 5HF?

The average property price in LS12 5HF is currently around £490k.

What is the population of LS12 5HF?

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

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LANE SIDE, LS12 5HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANE SIDE, LS12 5HF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS12 5HF combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LS12 5HF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lane Side, 0.2km from Roker Lane Bottom in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS12, LS12 5HF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5HF 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 5HF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LS12 5HF has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences4

Other theft2

Burglary1

Criminal damage and arson1

Drugs1

school Local Schools

The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils1.2 km

Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

New Farnley And District Community Association0.9 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Craven's Of New Farnley0.9 km
Camp 91 Deli0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Late Shop (Co-op Food)0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

The Beulah0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bramley (W Yorks)2.5 km
Cottingley3.6 km
New Pudsey3.8 km

Bus Stops

Tong Rd Roker Lane0.1 km
Tong Rd Roker Lane0.1 km
Tong Rd Troydale Lane0.2 km
Tong Rd Troydale Lane0.2 km
Roker Lane Tong Ln0.2 km