Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LAWNS CROFT, LS12 5RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWNS CROFT, LS12 5RL.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS12 5RL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £146k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

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

LS12 5RL is a safe, established residential area on Lawns Croft, 0.5km from New Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5RL are sourced from Output Area E00059165 (shared with 8 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 5RL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,000

3 sales · Mean £ 146,333

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

LS12 5RL has low crime rates — 43 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 offences32
Shoplifting16
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.6 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.3 km
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Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Craven's Of New Farnley0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Late Shop (Co-op Food)0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • New Farnley And District Community Association0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km
  • Cottingley2.8 km
  • Morley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.4 km
  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.4 km