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LS12 2HS

Armley Ridge Road

Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 2HS is located in a major urban area, within the Armley ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Bramley East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bramley East is £43,805 per year. The nearest station is Headingley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is LILAC.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
59.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bramley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bramley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.5%

Approximately 59.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bramley East is £43,805 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS12 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley East near LS12 2HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for LS12 2HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLILACSmallWalking directions to LILAC

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
459.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.62(+71%)
Public order
15.12(+71%)
Shoplifting
13.29(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
56.57%
Other White
34
12.41%
Pakistani
30
10.95%
African
17
6.2%
Chinese
12
4.38%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
36.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
15.08%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
37.19%
Social rents from council
27
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.36%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.05%
Owns outright
9
7.44%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Armley

Median price£166,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)205
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £210K

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Armley area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,500 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-Detached81£210,000£250
Terraced89£150,000£188
Flats29£93,750£155

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£125,000£217,500£151,800
2026£260,000£95,000£215,000£155,000
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£184£248£179
2026£301£166£265£200
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.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20263, Wensleydale Close, Leeds, LS12 2HZDetachedFreehold£170,000
24 Sept 202536, Wensleydale Drive, Leeds, LS12 2HUTerracedLeasehold£39,999
01 Dec 20253, Houghley Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
19 Jun 202625, Wharfedale Close, Leeds, LS12 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
13 Jan 202636, Wharfedale Close, Leeds, LS12 2JESemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000

Schools

In the LS12 2HS postcode area, located within Bramley East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRaynville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableArmley Grange SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRidge Road Mini Market300 Armley Ridge Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2RDWalking directions to Ridge Road Mini Market
0.2 miGotts Park Premier Convenience58-60 Cockshott Lane, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2RQWalking directions to Gotts Park Premier Convenience
0.2 miRaynville Road Nisa Local17 Raynville Road, Bramley, Leeds, LS12 2TEWalking directions to Raynville Road Nisa Local
0.4 miMorrisons1 Savins Mill Way, Leeds, LS5 3RPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miSpar G&E Murgatroyd Bramley164 Outgang Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2QYWalking directions to Spar G&E Murgatroyd Bramley

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 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clancy Walker

Armley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Reeves

Leeds West and Pudsey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds West and PudseyE14001325
WardArmleyE05011385
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bramley EastE02002388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 059AE01011281
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 2HS

Is LS12 2HS (Bramley East) safe?

The area around LS12 2HS records about 138 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS12 2HS?

The median sale price around LS12 2HS in Bramley East is £166,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 2HS?

There are 15 schools close to LS12 2HS, including Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good), Raynville Academy (Good) and Armley Grange School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS12 2HS?

The closest station to LS12 2HS is Headingley, about 1,444 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS12 2HS?

LS12 2HS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS12 2HS (Bramley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey covering LS12 2HS is Rachel Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clancy Walker (Green Party).