Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

STONECLIFFE DRIVE, LS12 5SE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECLIFFE DRIVE, LS12 5SE.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 5SE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS12 5SE's 53% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £156k.

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

LS12 5SE is an up-and-coming urban area on Stonecliffe Drive, 0.1km from Low Fold in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS12 5SE represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5SE are sourced from Output Area E00059141 (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 5SE. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 143,500

4 sales · Mean £ 139,250

Terraced

£ 148,000

1 sales · Mean £ 148,000

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

Crime rates near LS12 5SE are high at 162 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 offences235
Shoplifting122
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson43
Anti-social behaviour39

school Local Schools

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Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils0.2 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils0.4 km
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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.8 km
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Greenhill Primary School

Good427 pupils1.0 km
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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.1 km
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Whingate Primary School

Good455 pupils1.3 km
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Dixons Unity Academy

Requires Improvement834 pupils1.3 km
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Park Spring Primary School

Good452 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Sai News0.9 km
  • Heights Local0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Farnley News0.2 km
  • Greenthorpe Estate PO0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Café 33A LTD1.0 km
  • The Beulah0.9 km
  • Old Farnley And District Community Association0.3 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurant0.7 km
  • Rumbles House Cafe0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.6 km
  • Frionor Fisheries0.2 km
  • Lorenzos Pizza0.7 km
  • Rumbles0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Corn Mill Lodge Hotel And Restaurant0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.5 km
  • Main Line Social Club0.7 km
  • The Butterbowl0.9 km
  • Nags Head0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bramley (W Yorks)1.7 km
  • Cottingley3.3 km
  • Headingley3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Butt Ln Stonecliffe Drive0.1 km
  • Butt Ln Stonecliffe Drive0.1 km
  • Stonebridge Lane Stonecliffe Lawn0.2 km
  • Stonebridge Lane Stonecliffe Crescent0.2 km
  • Stonebridge Ln Bawn Lane0.2 km