LS12 5RX is a mixed residential area on Maple Fold, 0.6km from Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS12 5RX represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5RX are sourced from Output Area E00165688 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE FOLD, LS12 5RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE FOLD, LS12 5RX.
198
36
£ 43,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS12 5RX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 5RX. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 292,500
4 sales · Mean £ 285,750
Semi-Detached
£ 257,497
4 sales · Mean £ 264,873
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 5RX is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lawns Park Primary School
The Farnley Academy
Ryecroft Academy
Cobden Primary School
Greenhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Beulah0.8 km
- New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.6 km
- Rumbles House Cafe0.9 km
- Old Farnley And District Community Association0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Farnley News0.8 km
- Stop And Shop (Farnley)0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Sai News0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Buzz Bingo1.0 km
- The Butterbowl0.9 km
- Nags Head0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Frionor Fisheries0.8 km
- Rumbles0.9 km
- Camp 91 Deli0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bramley (W Yorks)2.1 km
- Cottingley3.0 km
- Burley Park4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Farnley Academy0.3 km
- Hall Ln Chapel Lane0.3 km
- Hall Ln Chapel Lane0.3 km
- Old Farnley0.4 km
- Butt Ln Stonecliffe Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS125RX · Data under Open Government Licence