Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKDALE GROVE, LS12 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE GROVE, LS12 6AU.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS12 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS12 6AU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.

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

LS12 6AU is a safe, established residential area on Kirkdale Grove, 0.5km from Blackpool, New in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS12 6AU represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 15.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00170444 (shared with 6 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 6AU. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 167,000

5 sales · Mean £ 165,990

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

Crime around LS12 6AU is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences109
Vehicle crime21
Other theft16
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils0.5 km
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Cobden Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils0.7 km
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The Elland Academy

Good8 pupils1.2 km
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The Farnley Academy

Requires Improvement1443 pupils1.4 km
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Lawns Park Primary School

Good240 pupils1.5 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • JB'S Local0.5 km
  • Sai News0.9 km
  • Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)0.2 km
  • Turners Newsagents0.5 km
  • Nandhra And Sons Ltd0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Debz Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Eastern Food Services0.2 km
  • Fawcett Fisheries0.5 km
  • Rumbles0.9 km
  • Jack Dammes Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Betsys0.6 km
  • Cafe Blanco0.5 km
  • The Lounge (Within The Big Word)0.7 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Rumbles House Cafe0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Butterbowl1.0 km
  • William IV0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cottingley1.5 km
  • Morley3.3 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitehall Drive0.2 km
  • Whitehall Drive0.2 km
  • Branch Road0.3 km
  • Ring Rd Whitehall Drive0.3 km
  • Branch Road0.3 km