Postcode LS12 4XG is located in a major urban area, within the Farnley & Wortley area 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 median sale price in Farnley & Wortley is £200,000 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is Cottingley, about 1.6 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 2,537 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% 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 43.9% 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 116 ft away from LS12 4XG.
Farnley East near LS12 4XG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Western Flatts Cliff Park | Medium | Walking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park |
| 0.2 mi | Western Flatts Cliff Park | Medium | Walking directions to Western Flatts Cliff Park |
Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,447 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £295,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 115 | £214,995 | £255 |
| Terraced | 91 | £178,500 | £236 |
| Flats | 28 | £121,500 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,975 | £112,500 | £146,500 | £123,000 |
| 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 | £118,000 | £211,000 | £173,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £115,000 | £220,000 | £181,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £159 | £177 | £152 |
| 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 | £308 | £192 | £246 | £230 |
| 2026 | £330 | £180 | £271 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 4XG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 38, Cliffe Park Drive, Leeds, LS12 4XG | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 25, Cliffe Park Drive, Leeds, LS12 4XG | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 26, Cliffe Park Drive, Leeds, LS12 4XG | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 29, Cliffe Park Drive, Leeds, LS12 4XG | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 23, Cliffe Park Rise, Leeds, LS12 4XF | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the LS12 4XG postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cobden Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Unrated. | |
Cobden Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Lower Wortley Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
Lower Wortley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Dixons Unity Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Dixons Unity Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS12 4XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stop And Shop | 6-8 Whincover Drive, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5JG | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Wortley Mini Market | Branch Road, Leeds, LS12 4RP | Walking directions to Lower Wortley Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 352 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nandhra And Sons | 53 Cow Close Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5NU | Walking directions to Nandhra And Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 3TN | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS12 4XG, 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 4XG 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 4XG in Farnley & Wortley is £200,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 269 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LS12 4XG, including Cobden Primary School, Lower Wortley Primary School (Requires improvement) and Dixons Unity Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LS12 4XG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,537 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 4XG is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wenzdae Robbins (Reform UK).