Postcode LS12 2NS 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 Armley & New Wortley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 212.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Armley & New Wortley is £37,139 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Armley Park.
Armley & New Wortley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Armley & New Wortley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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.
The average income per household in Armley & New Wortley is £37,139 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from LS12 2NS.
Armley & New Wortley near LS12 2NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Burley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Burley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Armley Park | Large | Walking directions to Armley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Armley Moor | Small | Walking directions to Armley Moor |
| 0.4 mi | Burley Green | Small | Walking directions to Burley Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £2,787 |
| Flats | 25 | £104,500 | £1,667 |
| Semi-Detached | 80 | £208,194 | £2,630 |
| Terraced | 93 | £149,000 | £2,000 |
10 year median price trend in Armley
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2NS.
In the LS12 2NS postcode area, located within Armley & New Wortley, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 2NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lion Superstore | 24-26 Aviary Row, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NZ | Walking directions to Lion Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | S S Stores | 14-16 Chichester Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NL | Walking directions to S S Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Polish Shop | 3 Branch Road, Leeds, LS12 3AQ | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 11-15 Stanningley Road, Leeds, LS12 3AP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Król Mini Market | 2-4 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AB | Walking directions to Król Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS12 2NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clancy Walker
Armley - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Reeves
Leeds West and Pudsey - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS12 2NS records about 212 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.
The median sale price around LS12 2NS in Armley & New Wortley is £173,000 (about £2,213 per square metre) based on 209 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LS12 2NS, including Armley Park Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS12 2NS is Burley Park, about 1,331 m away.
LS12 2NS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.