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LS12 2JA

Borrowdale Close

Armley

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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is LILAC.

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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 2JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLILACSmallWalking directions to LILAC

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

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 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
22 Dec 20252, Coverdale Close, Leeds, LS12 2JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

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 Bramley164 Outgang Lane, Bramley, 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.

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 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 £166,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to 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 17,078 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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