Postcode LS12 5LB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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 of residents in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £43,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from LS12 5LB.
New Farnley & Lower Wortley near LS12 5LB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 272 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £580,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £389,750 |
| Flats | 26 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 105 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 97 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Farnley & Wortley
In the LS12 5LB postcode area, located within New Farnley & Lower Wortley, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Butterbowl | Butterbowl Drive, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5JQ | |
| 0.3 mi | William IV | 301 Lower Wortley Road, Leeds, LS12 4QA | |
| 0.3 mi | Horse & Groom | Fawcett Road, Leeds, LS12 4UL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.