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LS12 2QF

Armley

Leeds

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Overview

Postcode LS12 2QF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Armley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
212
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Armley & New Wortley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from LS12 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Armley & New Wortley near LS12 2QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS12 2QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 2QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miArmley ParkLargeWalking directions to Armley Park
0.4 miBurley ParkMediumWalking directions to Burley Park
0.5 miBurley Bottom ParkSmallWalking directions to Burley Bottom Park

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
375.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.6(+139%)
Shoplifting
47.38(+441%)
Vehicle crime
16.25(+189%)
Public order
14.89(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.44(+68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
60%
Other White
33
16.92%
Other
9
4.62%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
4.1%
Other Asian
7
3.59%
Total population: 195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
29.41%
No qualifications
40
26.14%
Level 3 (A level)
23
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 153

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
60%
Owns outright
18
18.95%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.58%
Social rents from council
6
6.32%
Other social rented
2
2.11%
Total households: 95

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 20257, Nunnington Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2PQTerracedFreehold£115,000
14 Jul 202511, Nunnington Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2PQTerracedFreehold£140,000
21 Feb 20252, Nunnington Terrace, Leeds, LS12 2PHTerracedFreehold£145,000
22 Jan 202543, Aviary Mount, Leeds, LS12 2NXTerracedFreehold£85,000
16 Jan 20267, Nunnington Street, Leeds, LS12 2PJTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the LS12 2QF postcode area, located within Armley & New Wortley, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryArmley Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBurley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 2QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLion Superstore24-26 Aviary Row, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NZWalking directions to Lion Superstore
0.2 miAldiEvanston Avenue, Leeds, LS4 2HRWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miS S Stores14-16 Chichester Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NLWalking directions to S S Stores
0.2 miAbu BakrKirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2DNWalking directions to Abu Bakr
0.3 miS & R Jaffry Convenience Store337 Kirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2HDWalking directions to S & R Jaffry Convenience Store

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 2QF, 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)Armley & New WortleyE02002400
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 071AE01011284
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 2QF

Is LS12 2QF (Armley & New Wortley) safe?

The area around LS12 2QF 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.

What is the average house price near LS12 2QF?

The median sale price around LS12 2QF in Armley & New Wortley is £173,000 (about £2,213 per square metre) based on 209 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 2QF?

There are 14 schools close to LS12 2QF, including Armley Park Primary School, Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and Kirkstall Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS12 2QF?

The closest station to LS12 2QF is Burley Park, about 1,077 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS12 2QF?

LS12 2QF 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).

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.