Postcode LS12 5BU 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 150.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year. The nearest station is Bramley (West Yorkshire) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnley Hall Park.
Farnley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Farnley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS12 5BU.
Farnley East near LS12 5BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farnley Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Farnley Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lawns Park | Small | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.1 mi | Farnley Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Farnley Village Green |
Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 113 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farnley & Wortley
In the LS12 5BU postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 41-45 Cross Lane, Leeds, LS12 5AA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Stop And Shop | 6-8 Whincover Drive, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5JG | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 37-39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5AS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Farnley Convenience Store | Tong Approach, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5NQ | Walking directions to Farnley Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.