LS12 6LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Philippa Way, 0.4km from Far Royds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 6LS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 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 6LS are sourced from Output Area E00057030 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHILIPPA WAY, LS12 6LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHILIPPA WAY, LS12 6LS.
284
35
£ 32,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 6LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 81% of tenure in LS12 6LS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 6LS. The average age is 35.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS12 6LS has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Elland Academy
Cottingley Primary Academy
Lower Wortley Primary School
Beeston Primary School
The Stephen Longfellow Academy
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Five Lanes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Jump INC0.8 km
- Elland Road Cafe And Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Betsys0.6 km
- The Lounge (Within The Big Word)0.4 km
- Planet Ice Leeds0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Gilchirst Bakers (Lower Wortley)0.9 km
- Greggs (Gelderd Road)0.4 km
- P And D Broxup Butchers0.7 km
- Cottingley Hall Service Station0.6 km
- Cottingley Newsagents0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Dragon Hotel0.8 km
- The Old Peacock1.0 km
- The Drysalters0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elland Road Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Graveleys Elland Road1.0 km
- Subway (Elland Road)1.0 km
- Sufi1.0 km
- Eastern Food Services0.9 km
- Chicos1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingley1.1 km
- Morley3.0 km
- Leeds3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ring Rd Gelderd Road0.2 km
- City Park Ind Est0.2 km
- Ring Rd Gelderd Road0.2 km
- City Park Ind Est0.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Junction0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS126LS · Data under Open Government Licence