Postcode LS12 4QT 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 162.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 Bramley (West Yorkshire), about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Western Flatts Cliff Park.
Farnley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,924 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 162.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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 road, approximately 327 ft away from LS12 4QT.
Farnley East near LS12 4QT 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 1.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Charlie Cake Park | Small | Walking directions to Charlie Cake Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 4QT.
In the LS12 4QT postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 4QT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 352 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TN | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | 6 Mays | 20 Whingate Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3DS | Walking directions to 6 Mays |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 37-39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5AS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 30-32 Heights Drive, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3SU | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 4QT, 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 4QT records about 162 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 4QT in Farnley East is £199,973 (about £247 per square foot) based on 284 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LS12 4QT, including Whingate Primary School (Good), Dixons Unity Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and Ryecroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS12 4QT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,924 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 4QT 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.