Postcode LS12 3SP is located in a major urban area, within the Farnley & Wortley area 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 median sale price in Farnley & Wortley is £200,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,000 and £246,250. The nearest station is Bramley (West Yorkshire), about 1.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Charlie Cake Park.
Farnley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,101 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 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.
The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from LS12 3SP.
Farnley East near LS12 3SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bramley (West Yorkshire) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Charlie Cake Park | Small | Walking directions to Charlie Cake Park |
Based on 287 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,447 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £292,500 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 121 | £215,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 96 | £178,250 | £232 |
| Flats | 34 | £119,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,975 | £112,500 | £146,500 | £123,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £87,750 | £145,000 | £117,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £97,500 | £151,500 | £119,995 |
| 2019 | £227,500 | £88,000 | £154,000 | £119,000 |
| 2020 | £236,000 | £91,250 | £154,350 | £126,250 |
| 2021 | £251,650 | £96,500 | £177,500 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £231,000 | £101,000 | £212,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £399,973 | £95,000 | £205,000 | £171,250 |
| 2024 | £399,000 | £100,000 | £194,000 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £118,000 | £211,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £100,000 | £220,000 | £178,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £159 | £177 | £152 |
| 2017 | £215 | £160 | £174 | £139 |
| 2018 | £222 | £166 | £184 | £162 |
| 2019 | £223 | £162 | £183 | £153 |
| 2020 | £242 | £163 | £186 | £161 |
| 2021 | £268 | £172 | £212 | £176 |
| 2022 | £289 | £185 | £243 | £200 |
| 2023 | £345 | £183 | £238 | £222 |
| 2024 | £345 | £184 | £240 | £209 |
| 2025 | £308 | £192 | £248 | £228 |
| 2026 | £326 | £177 | £273 | £239 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2026 | 42, Heights Way, Leeds, LS12 3SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,250 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 80, Heights Drive, Leeds, LS12 3TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 2, Hill End Crescent, Leeds, LS12 3PW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 2, Swallow Close, Leeds, LS12 3LU | Detached | Freehold | £402,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 7, Swallow Close, Leeds, LS12 3LU | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the LS12 3SP postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Dixons Unity Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Whingate Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ryecroft Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS12 3SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 30-32 Heights Drive, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3SU | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 352 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | 6 Mays | 20 Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DS | Walking directions to 6 Mays |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Armley Stores | 170 Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3RF | Walking directions to Armley Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS12 3SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Wenzdae Robbins
Farnley & Wortley - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Sewards
Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS12 3SP 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS12 3SP in Farnley & Wortley is £200,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 287 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LS12 3SP, including Dixons Unity Academy (Good), Whingate Primary School (Good) and Ryecroft Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LS12 3SP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,101 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS12 3SP is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wenzdae Robbins (Reform UK).