Southfield Terrace is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 1SN 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 Southfield Terrace, Leeds, LS12 1SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 1SJ, LS12 1ST, LS12 1QJ, LS12 1SQ, LS12 4LY, LS12 1SL, LS12 4LT, LS12 4BD, LS12 1UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 1SN is primarily male, with 59.3% of the population 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 | 47% | 40.7% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 53% | 59.3% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 1SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 49.4% | 57.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 18.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 35.6% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around LS12 1SN this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 29.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 5.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 42.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 15.3% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 74.2% | 63.1% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 78.8% | 60.5% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 14.7% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 61% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 18.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 12.7% | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southfield Terrace was 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southfield Terrace has the 38th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 1125th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Southfield Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-04-14 | £87,357 |
| 1B Southfield Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,995 | 2007-02-23 | £99,273 |
| 1D Southfield Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2007-01-08 | £79,297 |
| 1B Southfield Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2004-02-27 | £65,625 |
| 1C Southfield Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £31,450 | 2002-09-05 | £72,221 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 1SN 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,412 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 | 76 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE First School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 76 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Wortley First School Ashley Road , LS12 4LF | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family RC First School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | - not rated | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Silver Royd School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 76 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 2,401 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 | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,242 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 | 4,479 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 999 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 | 1,138 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,370 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 | 90 yd | |
| Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme) | Armley Library, Stocks Hill | 461 yd | |
| Leon's Cafe | 53 Town Street, Armley | 476 yd | |
| Bagaara | Make My Dabba And Deccan Delicacies, 1A Stocks Hill | 477 yd | |
| Temptations | 55 Town Street, Armley | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 205 Tong Road, Farnley | 425 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 439 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 512 yd | |
| Upper Wortley Liberal Club | 99 - 101 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 513 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Raaz | 141 Tong Road, Farnley | 139 yd | |
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 288 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 288 yd | |
| The Pizza Grill | 65 Town Street, Armley | 476 yd | |
| UKFC | 65A Town Street, Armley | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 464 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 521 yd | |
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 585 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 75 yd | |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 640 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.