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LS12 4AB

Farnley & Wortley

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS12 4AB

Overview

Postcode LS12 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Farnley & Wortley ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wortley area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wortley is £37,600 per year. The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wortley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Wortley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,381 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wortley has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Wortley is £37,600 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from LS12 4AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wortley near LS12 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 4AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWortley Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Wortley Recreation Ground
0.4 miWestern Flatts Cliff ParkMediumWalking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
4,302.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
87.45%
Other White
13
4.94%
African
5
1.9%
Indian
5
1.9%
Irish
4
1.52%
Total population: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
45
40.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Social rents from council
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Farnley & Wortley

Based on 283 recent sales, the median property price is £188,590 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnley & Wortley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnley & Wortley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£371,250
Flats22£97,500
Semi-Detached115£202,000
Terraced102£170,000

10 year median price trend in Farnley & Wortley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnley & Wortley.

Schools

In the LS12 4AB postcode area, located within Wortley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 4AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Elland AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLower Wortley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFive Lanes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 4AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 4AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier108-110 Dixon Lane, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4ADWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miWortley Wines23-25 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4RYWalking directions to Wortley Wines
0.3 miAsdaOldfield Lane, Leeds, LS12 4BRWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miShell SelectHoneybourne Road, Leeds, LS12 6ABWalking directions to Shell Select

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.