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LS12 2JA

Borrowdale Close

Armley

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Detailed insights for LS12 2JA

Overview

Postcode LS12 2JA 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bramley East is £43,805 per year. The nearest station is Headingley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bramley East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bramley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.8%

Approximately 26.8% 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 2JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley East near LS12 2JA 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS12 2JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
5,422.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.33(+5%)
Other theft
8.49(+28%)
Public order
7.72(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.72(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(+23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
65.56%
Other White
46
12.67%
African
28
7.71%
Other Asian
15
4.13%
Chinese
9
2.48%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
39.72%
No qualifications
53
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
36.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.3%
Owns outright
25
16.34%
Social rents from council
22
14.38%
Other social rented
19
12.42%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Armley

Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Armley area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£260,000£2,787
Flats25£104,500£1,667
Semi-Detached80£208,194£2,630
Terraced93£149,000£2,000

10 year median price trend in Armley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armley.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 20259, Roxburgh Mews, Leeds, LS12 2JTTerracedFreehold£180,000
21 Nov 202550, Borrowdale Crescent, Leeds, LS12 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
08 Sept 202548, Borrowdale Crescent, Leeds, LS12 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
22 Aug 202541, Borrowdale Crescent, Leeds, LS12 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
03 Mar 202534, Borrowdale Crescent, Leeds, LS12 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the LS12 2JA postcode area, located within Bramley East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRaynville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableArmley Grange SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 2JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 2JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaynville Road Nisa Local17 Raynville Road, Bramley, Leeds, LS12 2TEWalking directions to Raynville Road Nisa Local
0.2 miRidge Road Mini Market300 Armley Ridge Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2RDWalking directions to Ridge Road Mini Market
0.3 miSian Stores62 Raynville Road, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2RGWalking directions to Sian Stores
0.3 miSpar G&E Murgatroyd BramleyRaynville Close, Leeds, LS13 2QYWalking directions to Spar G&E Murgatroyd Bramley
0.3 miGotts Park Premier Convenience58-60 Cockshott Lane, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2RQWalking directions to Gotts Park Premier Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 2JA, 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 059DE01011286
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 2JA

Is LS12 2JA (Bramley East) safe?

The area around LS12 2JA records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 2JA?

The median sale price around LS12 2JA in Bramley East is £173,000 (about £2,213 per square metre) based on 209 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 2JA?

There are 11 schools close to LS12 2JA, 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 2JA?

The closest station to LS12 2JA is Headingley, about 1,536 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS12 2JA?

LS12 2JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.