Postcode LS12 4SQ 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 New Farnley & Lower Wortley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £45,510 per year. The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Western Flatts Cliff Park.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £45,510 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from LS12 4SQ.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley near LS12 4SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Western Flatts Cliff Park | Medium | Walking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park |
| 0.4 mi | Western Flatts Cliff Park | Medium | Walking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park |
Based on 291 recent sales, the median property price is £199,995 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,447 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £305,000 | £3,395 |
| Flats | 22 | £119,000 | £1,980 |
| Semi-Detached | 126 | £212,000 | £2,694 |
| Terraced | 104 | £176,000 | £2,505 |
10 year median price trend in Farnley & Wortley
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 4SQ.
In the LS12 4SQ postcode area, located within New Farnley & Lower Wortley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 4SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wortley Wines | 23-25 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4RY | Walking directions to Wortley Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 108-110 Dixon Lane, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4AD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Honeybourne Road, Leeds, LS12 6AB | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Wortley Mini Market | Branch Road, Leeds, LS12 4RP | Walking directions to Lower Wortley Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 389 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 6LB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 4SQ, 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 4SQ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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, burglary and public order.
The median sale price around LS12 4SQ in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £199,995 (about £2,647 per square metre) based on 291 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LS12 4SQ, including Lower Wortley Primary School (Good), Five Lanes Primary School (Good) and The Elland Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS12 4SQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.