Postcode insights

LS12 6UB

United Business Park

Beeston & Holbeck

Property search →

Interactive map showing LS12 6UB and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for LS12 6UB

Overview

Postcode LS12 6UB is located in a major urban area, within the Beeston & Holbeck ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Holbeck area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holbeck is £43,125 per year. The nearest station is Cottingley, about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wortley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Holbeck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Holbeck has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holbeck is £43,125 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from LS12 6UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Holbeck near LS12 6UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cottingley located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS12 6UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWortley Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Wortley Recreation Ground
0.5 miBeggar's HillLargeWalking directions to Beggar's Hill

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
1,427.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.71(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.32(-14%)
Drugs
11.76(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.64(+24%)
Vehicle crime
10.08(+79%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
35.36%
Other White
91
25.14%
African
72
19.89%
Pakistani
22
6.08%
Bangladeshi
8
2.21%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.24%
No qualifications
63
23.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.31%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
48.99%
Other social rented
28
18.79%
Owns outright
19
12.75%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.72%
Social rents from council
13
8.72%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Beeston & Holbeck

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £210K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £213 per square foot) in Beeston & Holbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£255,000£297
Semi-Detached65£195,000£232
Flats42£185,750£297
Terraced75£141,500£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beeston & Holbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£145,250£117,500£83,550
2017£159,500£160,000£123,000£84,000
2018£160,000£169,475£135,000£90,000
2019£172,000£162,000£135,000£90,000
2020£185,000£176,500£150,000£100,000
2021£210,000£157,987£157,500£115,000
2022£245,000£195,000£175,000£128,250
2023£275,000£181,500£177,500£126,100
2024£248,000£165,620£182,750£134,000
2025£285,000£188,750£199,950£140,500
2026£250,000£157,000£190,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£250£149£98
2017£178£265£148£96
2018£187£285£163£110
2019£185£274£163£113
2020£156£309£177£119
2021£214£259£194£135
2022£209£338£209£155
2023£254£310£224£159
2024£231£357£218£157
2025£290£298£232£170
2026£288£293£229£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beeston & Holbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beeston & Holbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 6UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS12 6UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Unit 5, United Business Park, Leeds, LS12 6UBOtherFreehold£792,000
18 Dec 202524, Brown Avenue, Leeds, LS11 0DSOtherFreehold£500,000
30 Apr 20252, The Boulevard, City West Office Park, Leeds, LS12 6NYOtherFreehold£2,600,000

Schools

In the LS12 6UB postcode area, located within Holbeck, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS12 6UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Elland AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFuture Horizons Leeds LtdSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryIngram Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS12 6UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS12 6UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miElland Road News255 Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 8TUWalking directions to Elland Road News
0.4 miColenso Stores1 Colenso Place, Leeds, LS11 0DFWalking directions to Colenso Stores
0.5 miRydall Food Store28 Rydall Street, Leeds, LS11 9LFWalking directions to Rydall Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 6UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Rogan

Beeston & Holbeck - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
WardBeeston & HolbeckE05012647
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HolbeckE02002411
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 082AE01011366
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2003-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LS12 6UB

Is LS12 6UB (Holbeck) safe?

The area around LS12 6UB records about 127 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near LS12 6UB?

The median sale price around LS12 6UB in Holbeck is £173,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS12 6UB?

There are 13 schools close to LS12 6UB, including The Elland Academy (Good), Future Horizons Leeds Ltd (Requires improvement) and Ingram Road Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS12 6UB?

LS12 6UB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS12 6UB (Holbeck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS12 6UB is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Rogan (Green Party).