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LS12 3EQ

Barden Place

Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 3EQ 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, roughly 1.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Armley Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Farnley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from LS12 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Farnley East near LS12 3EQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 3EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArmley MoorSmallWalking directions to Armley Moor
0.2 miCharlie Cake ParkSmallWalking directions to Charlie Cake Park
0.2 miLittle MoorSmallWalking directions to Little Moor

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,035.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.29(+161%)
Shoplifting
24.71(+182%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.94(+167%)
Public order
14.71(+67%)
Vehicle crime
12.35(+119%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
60.49%
Other White
50
17.48%
Pakistani
33
11.54%
Other
7
2.45%
Caribbean
6
2.1%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
33.48%
No qualifications
51
22.17%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
45.07%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.54%
Social rents from council
19
13.38%
Owns outright
15
10.56%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Armley

Median price£172,750
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)198
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £220K

Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £172,750 (about £205 per square foot) in Armley area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,500 up to £850,000.

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
Detached11£260,000£259
Semi-Detached75£206,388£245
Terraced89£150,000£186
Flats23£93,750£148

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£214,250£65,995£135,000£93,000
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£220,000£150,600
2026£260,000£77,000£213,500£162,000
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£207£147£171£110
2017£202£150£173£109
2018£198£138£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£251£178
2026£301£146£265£201
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 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202617, Barden Place, Leeds, LS12 3EQTerracedFreehold£140,000
13 Nov 202514, Barden Terrace, Leeds, LS12 3EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
22 Aug 202513, Barden Mount, Leeds, LS12 3EFTerracedFreehold£92,000
20 Aug 20259, Barden Mount, Leeds, LS12 3EFTerracedFreehold£115,000
28 May 20257, Claremont Street, Leeds, LS12 3EETerracedFreehold£72,000

Schools

In the LS12 3EQ postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWhingate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.0 miSecondaryDixons Unity AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 mi6 Mays20 Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DSWalking directions to 6 Mays
0.1 miAldi332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TNWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miOne Stop33-35 Whingate, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miFamily Choice156 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3RFWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miTown Street News152-152a Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3RFWalking directions to Town Street News

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 3EQ, 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)Farnley EastE02002407
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 078BE01011729
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 3EQ

Is LS12 3EQ (Farnley East) safe?

The area around LS12 3EQ 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.

What is the average house price near LS12 3EQ?

The median sale price around LS12 3EQ in Farnley East is £172,750 (about £205 per square foot) based on 198 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 3EQ?

There are 12 schools close to LS12 3EQ, 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.

How deprived is the area around LS12 3EQ?

LS12 3EQ 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).

Who represents LS12 3EQ (Farnley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey covering LS12 3EQ is Rachel Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clancy Walker (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.