First Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 1LD is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, Leeds, LS12 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 1LB, LS12 2HH, LS12 1LA, LS12 2UD, LS12 1YB, LS12 1NF, LS12 1YD, LS12 1NW, LS12 1YE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 1LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS12 1LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 48.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 31.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 41.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS12 1LD this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.1% | 34.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 18.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 85% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 83.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 83.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 83.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 177.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
First Avenue has the 47th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 527th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 First Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-17 | £154,085 |
| 19 First Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-03-31 | £150,882 |
| 30 First Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2021-09-30 | £147,737 |
| 38 First Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2021-09-24 | £152,560 |
| 40 First Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-11-06 | £145,837 |
LS12 1LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 3,242 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ 40 | 40 Tong Road, New Wortley | 225 yd | |
| Camp Detox | West Leeds Boxing Club, 7 Oldfield Lane | 421 yd | |
| Starbucks | 120A Armley Road, Armley | 528 yd | |
| Light Cafe | 81 - 83A Wellington Road, New Wortley | 551 yd | |
| Corner House Cafe | 172 Tong Road, Armley | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 341 yd | |
| The Railway Club | Driver Terrace, Wortley | 563 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 905 yd | |
| The Queen | 134 Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchies Pizza | 54 Tong Road, Farnley | 225 yd | |
| Ideal Fisheries | Ground Floor Shop, 39 Tong Road | 261 yd | |
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 566 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 566 yd | |
| Lafraz | 78 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 797 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 913 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 997 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 130 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 278 yd | |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 431 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 675 yd | |
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.