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LS12 3JZ

Paisley Place

Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 3JZ 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 South & Upper Armley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bramley South & Upper Armley is £44,027 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Armley Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bramley South & Upper Armley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bramley South & Upper Armley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bramley South & Upper Armley is £44,027 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS12 3JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley South & Upper Armley near LS12 3JZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
22,298.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.53(+84%)
Vehicle crime
15.15(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.15(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.27(-14%)
Burglary
11.54(+126%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
49.58%
Other White
73
20.22%
African
43
11.91%
Pakistani
29
8.03%
Other
18
4.99%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
28.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
23.83%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
107
67.3%
Owns with a mortgage
23
14.47%
Owns outright
16
10.06%
Social rents from council
7
4.4%
Other social rented
5
3.14%
Total households: 159

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 3JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20261, Paisley Place, Leeds, LS12 3JZTerracedFreehold£70,000
06 Aug 20257, Paisley Road, Leeds, LS12 3JJTerracedFreehold£88,500
25 Apr 20254, Paisley Road, Leeds, LS12 3JJTerracedFreehold£165,000
20 Mar 20253, Oban Place, Leeds, LS12 3JTTerracedFreehold£125,000
31 Mar 20253, Paisley Grove, Leeds, LS12 3LATerracedFreehold£108,000

Schools

In the LS12 3JZ postcode area, located within Bramley South & Upper Armley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 3JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDixons Unity AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimaryWhingate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 3JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 3JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTown Street News152-152a Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3RFWalking directions to Town Street News
0.1 miFamily Choice156 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3RFWalking directions to Family Choice
0.1 miArmley Stores170 Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3RFWalking directions to Armley Stores
0.2 miFresh Metro90 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AAWalking directions to Fresh Metro
0.2 miOne Stop33-35 Whingate, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3EJWalking directions to One Stop

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 3JZ, 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 South & Upper ArmleyE02002396
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 067HE01032500
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 3JZ

Is LS12 3JZ (Bramley South & Upper Armley) safe?

The area around LS12 3JZ records about 153 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LS12 3JZ?

The median sale price around LS12 3JZ in Bramley South & Upper Armley is £166,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 3JZ?

There are 12 schools close to LS12 3JZ, including Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School (Good), Dixons Unity Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Whingate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS12 3JZ?

LS12 3JZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,597 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS12 3JZ (Bramley South & Upper Armley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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