LS12 6JA is a safe, established residential area on Steel Green, 0.6km from New Blackpool in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% 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: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 6JA are sourced from Output Area E00170443 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEL GREEN, LS12 6JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEL GREEN, LS12 6JA.
337
34
£ 43,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 6JA 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS12 6JA spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £157k 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 6JA. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 124,475
8 sales · Mean £ 125,118
Terraced
£ 213,500
6 sales · Mean £ 219,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS12 6JA 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.
school Local Schools
Lower Wortley Primary School
Cobden Primary School
The Farnley Academy
The Elland Academy
Lawns Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Stop And Shop (Farnley)0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Nandhra And Sons Ltd0.3 km
- JB'S Local0.6 km
- Sai News0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Clarkies Traditional Fisheries0.6 km
- Mekhong River0.6 km
- Eastern Food Services0.3 km
- Fawcett Fisheries0.6 km
- Rumbles0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Butterbowl1.0 km
- William IV0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
- Rumbles House Cafe0.9 km
- Betsys0.7 km
- Cafe Blanco0.6 km
- The Lounge (Within The Big Word)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingley1.5 km
- Morley3.2 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Branch Road0.2 km
- Branch Road0.3 km
- Whitehall Drive0.3 km
- Whitehall Drive0.4 km
- Ring Rd Whitehall Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LS126JA · Data under Open Government Licence