Postcode LS12 5JS 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 172.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Cottingley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 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 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 172.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from LS12 5JS.
Farnley East near LS12 5JS 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 1.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Lawns Park | Small | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.4 mi | Farnley Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Farnley Village Green |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 5JS.
In the LS12 5JS postcode area, located within Farnley East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stop And Shop | 6-8 Whincover Drive, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5JG | Walking directions to Stop And Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Nandhra And Sons | 53 Cow Close Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5NU | Walking directions to Nandhra And Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Lower Wortley Mini Market | Branch Road, Leeds, LS12 4RP | Walking directions to Lower Wortley Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 41-45 Cross Lane, Leeds, LS12 5AA | 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 5JS, 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 5JS records about 172 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 5JS in Farnley East is £199,973 (about £247 per square foot) based on 284 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LS12 5JS, including Cobden Primary School (Requires improvement), Core Training and Development limited (Inadequate) and The Farnley Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS12 5JS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 761 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 5JS 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.