Is LS12 5TY a safe place to live?

Yes, LS12 5TY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 35 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS12 5TY?

The average property price in LS12 5TY is currently around £475k.

What is the population of LS12 5TY?

The population for the LS12 5TY area is approximately 240 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BARKERS WELL GARTH, LS12 5TY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKERS WELL GARTH, LS12 5TY.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 5TY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LS12 5TY's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS12 5TY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barkers Well Garth, 0.0km from New Farnley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For serious buyers, LS12 5TY is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 5TY are sourced from Output Area E00059154 (shared with 14 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 5TY. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian7.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 3%

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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

£ 475,000

5 sales · Mean £ 440,300

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

LS12 5TY has low crime rates — 35 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 offences30

Shoplifting16

Criminal damage and arson8

Burglary7

Other theft5

school Local Schools

The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils0.5 km

Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km

Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.8 km

Ryecroft Academy

Good347 pupils1.4 km

Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
Old Farnley And District Community Association0.9 km
New Farnley Cafe And Dining0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

New Farnley And District Community Association0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Late Shop (Co-op Food)0.6 km
Nisa Local0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Craven's Of New Farnley0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cottingley2.4 km
Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km
Morley3.7 km

Bus Stops

Coach Road0.3 km
Coach Road0.3 km
Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.3 km
Lawns Lane0.3 km
Low Moorside Crt Lawns Lane0.4 km