LS12 6DJ is a safe, established residential area on Gelderd Road, 0.4km from Cottingley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00059161 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GELDERD ROAD, LS12 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GELDERD ROAD, LS12 6DJ.
486
30
£ 43,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 6DJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS12 6DJ — age 30, 75% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 6DJ. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS12 6DJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cottingley Primary Academy
The Stephen Longfellow Academy
The Elland Academy
Beeston Primary School
Churwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Selco Cafe1.0 km
- Cottingley Community Centre Food Pantry0.6 km
- 14Forty0.9 km
- Planet Ice Leeds1.0 km
- Allisons Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cottingley Hall Service Station0.7 km
- B And M Retail0.7 km
- Cottingley Newsagents0.4 km
- Cottingley Mini Market0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Drysalters0.9 km
- Churwell W M C0.6 km
- New Inn0.7 km
- Commercial Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Burger King0.7 km
- Pizza Pot And Curry Hut0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingley0.1 km
- Morley2.0 km
- Leeds4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cottingley Rail Station0.2 km
- Cottingley Drive Dulverton Place0.2 km
- Cottingley Drive Dulverton Place0.2 km
- Cottingley Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS126DJ · Data under Open Government Licence