Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS12 6LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS12 6LQ.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. LS12 6LQ's IMD rank, 10% unemployment, and 29% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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

LS12 6LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Islington in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Farnley & Wortley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 6LQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS12 6LQ are sourced from Output Area E00057315 (shared with 42 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 6LQ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 10%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

LS12 6LQ has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft8
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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The Elland Academy

Good8 pupils0.8 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
P

Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils0.9 km
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Five Lanes Primary School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Beeston Primary School

Good680 pupils1.5 km
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Lower Wortley Primary School

Good342 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.5 km
  • S And J Drinks0.5 km
  • Booze Plus0.7 km
  • Greggs (Wortley)0.8 km
  • Leeds United Fooball Club (Retail Store)0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Dunelm Ltd0.9 km
  • Jump INC0.4 km
  • The Mailbox0.2 km
  • Doreen's Corner Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe @ 400.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Noi's Thai Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kiingzz Tea N Donuts0.9 km
  • Crunchies Pizza0.8 km
  • La Fraz0.7 km
  • Presto1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • West Leeds Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • The Old Peacock1.0 km
  • The Queen0.9 km
  • The Railway Club0.8 km
  • Dragon Hotel0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Oldfield Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Beech Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda (Wortley)0.7 km
  • Elland Road Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds2.1 km
  • Cottingley2.1 km
  • Burley Park2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowfields Road0.1 km
  • Bracken Court0.2 km
  • Bracken Court0.2 km
  • Copleyhill Trdg Est0.2 km
  • Dragon Bridge0.3 km