Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOD GROVE, LS12 5NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD GROVE, LS12 5NN.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS12 5NN spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.

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

LS12 5NN is a mixed residential area on Wood Grove, 0.3km from Parkspring in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 9.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00059180 (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 5NN. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 226,500

7 sales · Mean £ 213,928

Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 324,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

19 sales · Mean £ 150,489

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

Crime around LS12 5NN is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Greenhill Primary School

Good427 pupils0.5 km
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Park Spring Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils0.8 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils1.2 km
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Swinnow Primary School

Good252 pupils1.4 km
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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils1.5 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.5 km
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Raynville Academy

Good467 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza Corner0.8 km
  • Canton Takeaway0.8 km
  • Frionor Fisheries0.7 km
  • Lorenzos Pizza0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Beulah0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Greenthorpe Estate PO0.5 km
  • Pudsey Road Service Station0.4 km
  • Jackson Stores0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Farnley News0.6 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Main Line Social Club0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Corn Mill Lodge Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramley (W Yorks)0.9 km
  • Headingley3.4 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Lane0.2 km
  • Ring Rd Hare Farm Avenue0.3 km
  • Water Lane0.3 km
  • Ring Rd Hare Farm Avenue0.3 km
  • Pudsey Rd Wood Lane0.3 km