Mitford Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 1NF 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 Mitford Road, Leeds, LS12 1NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 1NW, LS12 1NJ, LS12 1QG, LS12 1NH, LS12 1NQ, LS12 1NG, LS12 2LH, LS12 2BL, LS12 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 1NF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.7% | 47.5% | 7.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 60.3% | 52.5% | -7.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 68.9% | 62.4% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 24.7% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 47.6% | 44.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 16.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 24.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 9.5% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.9% | 74.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 72.9% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 11% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 71.7% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 14.2% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitford Road was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mitford Road has the 63rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 718th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mitford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2024-10-02 | £311,221 |
| 5 Mitford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-12-21 | £162,123 |
| 40 Mitford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-08-27 | £216,563 |
| 20 Mitford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-05-27 | £159,795 |
| 3 Mitford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2020-11-17 | £129,915 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 1NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 118 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 | 422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 919 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 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 3,452 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 | 1,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,009 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 | 3,987 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,240 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 | 1,595 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,591 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 | 364 yd | |
| Starbucks | 120A Armley Road, Armley | 459 yd | |
| Corner House Cafe | 172 Tong Road, Armley | 511 yd | |
| The Grand Valley Bar And Kitchen | 212 Armley Road, Armley | 639 yd | |
| Camp Detox | West Leeds Boxing Club, 7 Oldfield Lane | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 438 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 669 yd | |
| The Railway Club | Driver Terrace, Wortley | 796 yd | |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd | 1 Armley Lodge Road, Armley | 887 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 359 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 359 yd | |
| Crunchies Pizza | 54 Tong Road, Farnley | 364 yd | |
| Ideal Fisheries | Ground Floor Shop, 39 Tong Road | 385 yd | |
| Sams Sarnies | 200 Armley Road, Armley | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 677 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 781 yd | |
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 827 yd | |
| Adams Fast Food Supplies | Burley Vale Works, Weaver Street | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 197 yd |
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 371 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 517 yd | |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 891 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.