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LS12 5RX

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Overview

Postcode LS12 5RX 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 high crime levels, with around 78.2 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 Bramley (West Yorkshire) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Farnley Hall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

New Farnley & Lower Wortley has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £45,510 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS12 5RX.

Flood risk

No risk

New Farnley & Lower Wortley near LS12 5RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bramley (West Yorkshire) located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 5RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFarnley Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Farnley Hall Park
0.2 miLawns ParkSmallWalking directions to Lawns Park
0.3 miFarnley Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Farnley Village Green

Area Profile

Population
193
Population density
1,441.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.08(-9%)
Shoplifting
26.72(+205%)
Burglary
8.68(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-49%)
Public order
6.68(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
95.29%
Indian
4
2.09%
Other White
3
1.57%
Other Asian
1
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.52%
Total population: 191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
39.04%
Level 3 (A level)
33
22.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
16.44%
No qualifications
15
10.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
6.16%
Total 16+ residents: 146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
50%
Owns outright
27
40.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
7.58%
Other social rented
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

Property prices in Farnley & Wortley

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)

Price distribution by property type for Farnley & Wortley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnley & Wortley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached39£305,000£3,395
Flats22£119,000£1,980
Semi-Detached126£212,000£2,694
Terraced104£176,000£2,505

10 year median price trend in Farnley & Wortley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnley & Wortley.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 5RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 5RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20251, Lawns House, Chapel Lane, Leeds, LS12 5DTTerracedFreehold£444,000
16 Dec 202526, Maple Croft, Leeds, LS12 5RUDetachedFreehold£420,000
12 Dec 202521, Maple Croft, Leeds, LS12 5RUDetachedFreehold£515,000
08 Aug 202518, Maple Croft, Leeds, LS12 5RUDetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Sept 20253, Maple Drive, Leeds, LS12 5RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the LS12 5RX postcode area, located within New Farnley & Lower Wortley, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 5RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLawns Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Farnley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryRyecroft AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 5RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 5RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local41-45 Cross Lane, Leeds, LS12 5AAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miFarnley Convenience StoreTong Approach, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5NQWalking directions to Farnley Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS12 5RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wenzdae Robbins

Farnley & Wortley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Sewards

Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds South West and MorleyE14001324
WardFarnley & WortleyE05012648
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Farnley & Lower WortleyE02002412
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 083DE01011738
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

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Frequently asked questions about LS12 5RX

Is LS12 5RX (New Farnley & Lower Wortley) safe?

The area around LS12 5RX records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near LS12 5RX?

The median sale price around LS12 5RX in New Farnley & Lower Wortley is £199,995 (about £2,647 per square metre) based on 291 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 5RX?

There are 6 schools close to LS12 5RX, including Lawns Park Primary School (Good), The Farnley Academy (Outstanding) and Ryecroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS12 5RX?

LS12 5RX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,074 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.