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About

Armley ward lies directly west of Leeds city centre, primarily situated between the River Aire and the A647 road. The area is largely residential, characterised by Victorian terraced housing built for the industrial workforce. Its landscape is defined by the steep slopes leading down to the canal and river, with the large, prominent structure of Armley Mills, once the world's largest woollen mill, anchoring the southern part of the ward. This industrial heritage remains a dominant visual feature.

The ward contains several local shopping parades along Tong Road and Armley Town Street, serving the community's daily needs. A key local facility is Armley Leisure Centre, which includes a library. The area is also known for the presence of HM Prison Leeds, a notable local employer. Green space is provided by Armley Park, while the Leeds-Liverpool Canal runs along the southern boundary, offering a route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Armley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armley is £41,321 per year. The median sale price in Armley is £165,000 (around £204 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £210,000. There are 8 schools in Armley: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Armley is home to around 26,725 people, with a population density of about 4,530 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
199
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armley Population
26,725
Population density
4,530 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.72(+135%)
Shoplifting
16.35(+87%)
Public order
16.28(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.94(+85%)
Other theft
13.58(+104%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,240
64.5%
Other White
2,665
9.97%
African
1,723
6.45%
Pakistani
1,569
5.87%
Indian
432
1.62%
Total population: 26,727

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,986
28.12%
No qualifications
5,105
23.98%
Level 3 (A level)
3,071
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,780
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,465
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 21,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,353
28.38%
Social rents from council
2,686
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
2,451
20.74%
Owns outright
2,102
17.79%
Other social rented
949
8.03%
Total households: 11,816

Property prices in Armley

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £204
Sales (last 12 months): 206
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £210K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Armley area, with individual transactions ranging from £34,000 up to £352,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£256,000£274
Semi-Detached80£211,000£255
Terraced89£148,000£188
Flats31£90,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£63,748£136,000£93,250
2017£204,000£77,500£143,500£90,000
2018£199,000£77,750£152,000£102,500
2019£238,750£95,000£158,000£105,000
2020£250,000£98,500£171,750£112,250
2021£223,500£103,500£175,000£124,000
2022£319,000£115,000£190,000£137,250
2023£265,000£87,813£200,000£137,000
2024£256,563£103,000£210,000£138,000
2025£260,000£115,000£217,500£151,800
2026£260,000£90,000£213,750£148,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£161£171£110
2017£202£150£173£109
2018£198£136£183£125
2019£199£144£194£123
2020£239£153£202£136
2021£239£163£208£149
2022£259£172£232£174
2023£261£159£230£163
2024£279£177£241£169
2025£232£183£248£179
2026£301£150£265£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Armley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Armley ward.

Local councillors

Clancy Walker

Armley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party