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LS12 5SX

Cornstone Fold

Farnley & Wortley

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Overview

Postcode LS12 5SX 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 West & Gamble Hill area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnley West & Gamble Hill is £43,622 per year. The nearest station is Bramley (West Yorkshire), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Farnley West & Gamble Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Farnley West & Gamble Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Farnley West & Gamble Hill is £43,622 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Farnley West & Gamble Hill near LS12 5SX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS12 5SX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bramley (West Yorkshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Bramley (West Yorkshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,685.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.19(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+27%)
Public order
12.91(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.97(+28%)
Burglary
9.04(+77%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
87.86%
Indian
7
2.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.92%
Other White
6
1.92%
Pakistani
4
1.28%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
32.94%
Level 3 (A level)
63
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
No qualifications
23
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
53.6%
Owns outright
33
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.2%
Shared ownership
2
1.6%
Other social rented
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Farnley & Wortley

Median price£199,973
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)284
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnley & Wortley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£300,000£317
Semi-Detached124£212,000£251
Terraced101£178,000£233
Flats22£119,000£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnley & Wortley

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnley & Wortley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnley & Wortley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 5SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 5SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 202631, Cornstone Fold, Leeds, LS12 5SXTerracedFreehold£195,000
03 Oct 20256, Cornstone Fold, Leeds, LS12 5SXDetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Jul 202529, Cornstone Fold, Leeds, LS12 5SXTerracedFreehold£185,500
25 Apr 202515, Cornstone Fold, Leeds, LS12 5SXTerracedFreehold£245,000
18 Dec 202541, Sandstone Drive, Leeds, LS12 5SUTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the LS12 5SX postcode area, located within Farnley West & Gamble Hill, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 5SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPark Spring Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreenhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRyecroft AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 5SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 5SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisCorn Mill Court, Leeds, LS13 4JAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miZ's Local Food And News8 Gamble Hill Place, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 4TDWalking directions to Z's Local Food And News
0.4 miHeron FoodsButt Lane, Leeds, LS13 4JFWalking directions to Heron Foods
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 5SX, 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)Farnley West & Gamble HillE02002409
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 080BE01011727
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 5SX

Is LS12 5SX (Farnley West & Gamble Hill) safe?

The area around LS12 5SX records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS12 5SX?

The median sale price around LS12 5SX in Farnley West & Gamble Hill is £199,973 (about £247 per square foot) based on 284 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 5SX?

There are 9 schools close to LS12 5SX, including Park Spring Primary School (Good), Greenhill Primary School (Good) and Ryecroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS12 5SX?

The closest station to LS12 5SX is Bramley (West Yorkshire), about 1,109 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS12 5SX?

LS12 5SX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS12 5SX (Farnley West & Gamble Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS12 5SX is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wenzdae Robbins (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.