Postcode LS12 3EF 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 Farnley East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Armley Moor.
Farnley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Farnley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from LS12 3EF.
Farnley East near LS12 3EF 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Armley Moor | Small | Walking directions to Armley Moor |
| 0.2 mi | Charlie Cake Park | Small | Walking directions to Charlie Cake Park |
| 0.2 mi | Little Moor | Small | Walking directions to Little Moor |
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 3EF.
In the LS12 3EF postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 3EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 6 Mays | 20 Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DS | Walking directions to 6 Mays |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 33-35 Whingate, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3EJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 352 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Armley Stores | 170 Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3RF | Walking directions to Armley Stores |
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 3EF, 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 3EF records about 218 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS12 3EF in Farnley East is £173,000 (about £2,213 per square metre) based on 209 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LS12 3EF, including Whingate Primary School (Good), Dixons Unity Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS12 3EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,084 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.