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LS12 3UH

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Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 3UH 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, roughly 2.1× 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 1.4 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
237
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Bramley South & Upper Armley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% 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

37.5%

Approximately 37.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from LS12 3UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley South & Upper Armley near LS12 3UH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
5,049.5 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
164
64.57%
Other White
25
9.84%
Pakistani
14
5.51%
African
12
4.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.33%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.07%
No qualifications
60
26.2%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.54%
Apprenticeship
20
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
38.75%
Other social rented
56
35%
Owns outright
18
11.25%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10%
Social rents from council
4
2.5%
Total households: 160

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 3UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 2026Flat 26, Whingate Mill, Whingate, Leeds, LS12 3UHFlatsLeasehold£25,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 6, Whingate Mill, Whingate, Leeds, LS12 3UHFlatsLeasehold£50,000
27 Feb 202652, Whingate, Leeds, LS12 3HZTerracedFreehold£145,000
03 Oct 202556, Whingate, Leeds, LS12 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
05 Jun 2025Unit 6-7, Station Way, Leeds, LS12 3HQOtherFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the LS12 3UH 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 3UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDixons Unity AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.2 miPrimaryWhingate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 3UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop33-35 Whingate, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 mi6 Mays20 Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DSWalking directions to 6 Mays
0.2 miAldi332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TNWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miWortley StoresCarr Crofts, Leeds, LS12 3BGWalking directions to Wortley Stores
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.

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 3UH, 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 Introduced2017-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 3UH

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

The area around LS12 3UH 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 3UH?

The median sale price around LS12 3UH 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 3UH?

There are 12 schools close to LS12 3UH, including Dixons Unity Academy (Serious Weaknesses), Whingate Primary School (Good) 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 3UH?

LS12 3UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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