Postcode LS12 4LH 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 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 nearest station is Burley Park, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Western Flatts Cliff Park.
Farnley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 30.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from LS12 4LH.
Farnley East near LS12 4LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burley Park located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Western Flatts Cliff Park | Medium | Walking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park |
| 0.3 mi | Armley Moor | Small | Walking directions to Armley Moor |
| 0.4 mi | Little Moor | Small | Walking directions to Little Moor |
Based on 284 recent sales, the median property price is £199,973 (about £247 per square foot) in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,447 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £300,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 124 | £212,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 101 | £178,000 | £233 |
| Flats | 22 | £119,000 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £109,248 | £145,498 | £117,500 |
| 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 | £117,000 | £210,000 | £171,000 |
| 2026 | £282,000 | £94,250 | £220,000 | £181,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £159 | £177 | £148 |
| 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 | £310 | £192 | £246 | £232 |
| 2026 | £330 | £166 | £273 | £236 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 4LH.
In the LS12 4LH postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 4LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thornhill Stores | 7 Thornhill Road, Upper Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4LL | Walking directions to Thornhill Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Wortley Stores | Carr Crofts, Leeds, LS12 3BG | Walking directions to Wortley Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Gods Glory Foods | 180 Tong Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 1QW | Walking directions to Gods Glory Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Armley Convenience Store | 57-59 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 1XD | Walking directions to Armley Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh Metro | 90 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AA | Walking directions to Fresh Metro |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS12 4LH, 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 4LH 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS12 4LH in Farnley East is £199,973 (about £247 per square foot) based on 284 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LS12 4LH, including Five Lanes Primary School (Good), St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good) and Dixons Unity Academy (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS12 4LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,084 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 4LH is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wenzdae Robbins (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.