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LS12 3UA

Hopton Mews

Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 3UA 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 237.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bramley South & Upper Armley is £44,027 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 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
237
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bramley South & Upper Armley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bramley South & Upper Armley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.2%

Approximately 27.2% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from LS12 3UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley South & Upper Armley near LS12 3UA 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 3UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miArmley ParkLargeWalking directions to Armley Park
0.1 miArmley MoorSmallWalking directions to Armley Moor
0.3 miCharlie Cake ParkSmallWalking directions to Charlie Cake Park

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
3,107.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
102.91(+133%)
Vehicle crime
27.49(+388%)
Public order
20.42(+131%)
Other theft
19.64(+195%)
Burglary
18.85(+270%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
69.41%
Other White
28
7.93%
Pakistani
20
5.67%
African
13
3.68%
Indian
12
3.4%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
28.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
25.41%
Level 3 (A level)
38
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
37.5%
Social rents from council
32
17.39%
Owns outright
30
16.3%
Owns with a mortgage
30
16.3%
Other social rented
18
9.78%
Total households: 184

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2025123, Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Feb 2025Flat 1, 125, Town Street, Leeds, LS12 3HGOtherFreehold£25,000
05 Sept 20253, Moor View, Leeds, LS12 3HJTerracedFreehold£320,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 1B, 1, Moor View, Leeds, LS12 3HJFlatsLeasehold£200,000
15 Dec 20256, Station Crescent, Leeds, LS12 3EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the LS12 3UA 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 3UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWhingate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDixons Unity AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

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

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

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 3UA, 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 067JE01032607
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 3UA

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

The area around LS12 3UA records about 237 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 3UA?

The median sale price around LS12 3UA in Bramley South & Upper Armley is £173,000 (about £2,213 per square metre) based on 209 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 3UA?

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

How deprived is the area around LS12 3UA?

LS12 3UA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,732 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.