LS12 5RZ is an active urban area on Maple Drive, 0.5km from Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS12 5RZ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5RZ are sourced from Output Area E00165688 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE DRIVE, LS12 5RZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE DRIVE, LS12 5RZ.
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 5RZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £276k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 5RZ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Detached
£ 309,000
2 sales · Mean £ 309,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 5RZ is above average at 127 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 Cafe0.8 km
- Old Farnley And District Community Association0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Farnley News0.7 km
- Stop And Shop (Farnley)0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Sai News0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- The Butterbowl0.9 km
- Nags Head0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Frionor Fisheries0.7 km
- Rumbles0.8 km
- Camp 91 Deli0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bramley (W Yorks)2.1 km
- Cottingley3.0 km
- Burley Park4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Farnley Academy0.2 km
- Hall Ln Chapel Lane0.3 km
- Hall Ln Chapel Lane0.3 km
- Old Farnley0.3 km
- Stonebridge Lane Stonecliffe Lawn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS125RZ · Data under Open Government Licence