Masham Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 1PS 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 Masham Street, Leeds, LS12 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 1PT, LS12 1NR, LS12 1PU, LS12 1QN, LS12 1QX, LS12 1QR, LS12 1QU, LS12 1QS, LS12 1EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 1PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 39.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 28.1% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 19.6% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 42.9% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 27.6% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 1PS this area, 36.6% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 36.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.7% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 14% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.8% | 59.8% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 79.9% | 79.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 79.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Masham Street was 267.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Masham Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 247th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Masham Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-07-08 | £124,307 |
| 28 Masham Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2015-09-30 | £147,934 |
| 28 Masham Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2012-04-20 | £156,684 |
| 34 Masham Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2005-04-14 | £174,565 |
| 32 Masham Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2004-12-10 | £148,966 |
LS12 1PS 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.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 5,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE First School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC First School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | - not rated | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,453 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Cafe | 172 Tong Road, Armley | 258 yd | |
| Cafe @ 40 | 40 Tong Road, New Wortley | 342 yd | |
| Doreen's Corner Cafe | 70 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 545 yd | |
| Bagaara | Make My Dabba And Deccan Delicacies, 1A Stocks Hill | 584 yd | |
| Pet Lodge Superstore | 98 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 335 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 616 yd | |
| The Queen | 134 Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 742 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 753 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 232 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 232 yd | |
| Ideal Fisheries | Ground Floor Shop, 39 Tong Road | 335 yd | |
| Crunchies Pizza | 54 Tong Road, Farnley | 342 yd | |
| Umar Raaz | 141 Tong Road, Farnley | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 598 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 619 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 716 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 285 yd | |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 357 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 495 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 529 yd | |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.