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LS12 1DA

Wortley Lane

Beeston & Holbeck

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Detailed insights for LS12 1DA

Overview

Postcode LS12 1DA is located in a major urban area, within the Beeston & Holbeck ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Armley & New Wortley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Armley & New Wortley is £37,139 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Armley & New Wortley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,236 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Armley & New Wortley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 258 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.8%

Approximately 58.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Armley & New Wortley is £37,139 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from LS12 1DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Armley & New Wortley near LS12 1DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS12 1DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 1DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWhitehall Riverside Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Whitehall Riverside Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
1,146.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.37(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.97(+179%)
Public order
21.93(+148%)
Other theft
18.36(+176%)
Burglary
18.36(+260%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
54.57%
African
55
16.22%
Other White
26
7.67%
Other
20
5.9%
Other Asian
11
3.24%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
36.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
20.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
13.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.2%
Level 3 (A level)
15
6.22%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
55.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.65%
Owns outright
15
11.03%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.09%
Other social rented
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Beeston & Holbeck

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £215K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Beeston & Holbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£255,000£297
Semi-Detached62£195,000£232
Flats41£186,000£298
Terraced68£143,250£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beeston & Holbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£145,250£117,500£83,550
2017£159,500£160,000£123,000£84,000
2018£160,000£169,475£135,000£90,000
2019£172,000£162,000£135,000£90,000
2020£185,000£176,500£150,000£100,000
2021£210,000£157,987£157,500£115,000
2022£245,000£195,000£175,000£128,250
2023£275,000£181,500£177,500£126,100
2024£248,000£165,620£182,750£134,000
2025£285,000£188,750£199,950£140,500
2026£250,000£157,000£190,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£250£149£98
2017£178£265£148£96
2018£187£285£163£110
2019£185£274£163£113
2020£156£309£177£119
2021£214£259£194£135
2022£209£338£209£155
2023£254£310£224£159
2024£231£357£218£157
2025£290£298£232£170
2026£288£293£229£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beeston & Holbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 1DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 1DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 2026103, Wellington Road, Leeds, LS12 1DXOtherFreehold£625,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 19, The Point, 3, Whitehall Place, Leeds, LS12 1ABFlatsLeasehold£86,500
21 Oct 2025Flat 24, The Point, 3, Whitehall Place, Leeds, LS12 1ABFlatsLeasehold£66,500
15 May 2025Flat 214, Springwell Gardens, Springwell Road, Leeds, LS12 1FLFlatsLeasehold£160,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 208, Springwell Gardens, Springwell Road, Leeds, LS12 1FLFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the LS12 1DA postcode area, located within Armley & New Wortley, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 1DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCastleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryIngram Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS12 1DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 1DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miVenus Supermarket67 Domestic Street, Leeds, LS11 9NSWalking directions to Venus Supermarket
0.4 miBest-one58-60 Tong Road, Leeds, LS12 1LZWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miRydall Food Store28 Rydall Street, Leeds, LS11 9LFWalking directions to Rydall Food Store
0.5 miA S Convenience Store1 Shafton Lane, Leeds, LS11 9LYWalking directions to A S Convenience Store
0.5 miHolbeck Convenience Store60 Top Moor Side, Leeds, LS11 9LHWalking directions to Holbeck Convenience Store

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS12 1DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Rogan

Beeston & Holbeck - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
WardBeeston & HolbeckE05012647
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Armley & New WortleyE02002400
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 071EE01011363
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2006-11-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 1DA

Is LS12 1DA (Armley & New Wortley) safe?

The area around LS12 1DA records about 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near LS12 1DA?

The median sale price around LS12 1DA in Beeston & Holbeck is £175,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 1DA?

There are 12 schools close to LS12 1DA, including Castleton Primary School (Good), Ingram Road Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS12 1DA?

The closest station to LS12 1DA is Leeds, about 1,452 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS12 1DA?

LS12 1DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,236 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS12 1DA (Armley & New Wortley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS12 1DA is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Rogan (Green Party).

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