Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

STEPHENSON DRIVE, LS12 5TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON DRIVE, LS12 5TN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

323

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS12 5TN combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £510k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LS12 5TN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stephenson Drive, 0.1km from New Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS12, LS12 5TN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £510k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5TN are sourced from Output Area E00059107 (shared with 10 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 5TN. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 468,250

4 sales · Mean £ 446,612

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

Crime around LS12 5TN is moderate at 50 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 offences31
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.5 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.9 km
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Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • Late Shop (Co-op Food)0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.2 km
  • Old Farnley And District Community Association1.0 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Craven's Of New Farnley0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • New Farnley And District Community Association0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingley2.5 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.9 km
  • Morley3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.3 km
  • Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.3 km
  • Lawns Lane0.3 km
  • Coach Road0.3 km
  • Coach Road0.3 km