Holdforth Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 1YD 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 Holdforth Close, Leeds, LS12 1YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 1YB, LS12 1YE, LS12 1YF, LS12 1XG, LS12 1YG, LS12 2HJ, LS12 1LB, LS12 1YQ, LS12 1XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 1YD, 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 | 58.7% | 52.6% | -6.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 41.3% | 47.4% | 6.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around LS12 1YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 35.2% | 49.3% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 30.5% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 3.8% | -12.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 34.9% | 46.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 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 1YD this area, 30.4% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.3% | 30.4% | -18.9% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 15% | 11.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.7% | 70.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 90% | 78.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 78.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holdforth Close was 190.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holdforth Close has the 40th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 464th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Holdforth Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-04-23 | £145,717 |
| 22 Holdforth Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2018-07-04 | £128,345 |
| 6 Holdforth Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2018-05-16 | £63,367 |
| 24 Holdforth Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-03-10 | £112,452 |
| 34 Holdforth Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2015-01-16 | £108,300 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 1YD 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 62 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 524 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 | 809 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingram Road Primary School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | 2out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 2,992 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 3,745 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 | 3,767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 1,300 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Cafe | 81 - 83A Wellington Road, New Wortley | 305 yd | |
| Camp Detox | West Leeds Boxing Club, 7 Oldfield Lane | 337 yd | |
| Cafe @ 40 | 40 Tong Road, New Wortley | 375 yd | |
| Dunelm Ltd | Spence Lane, Holbeck | 561 yd | |
| Starbucks | 120A Armley Road, Armley | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Club | Driver Terrace, Wortley | 318 yd | |
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 489 yd | |
| Northern Snooker Centre | 92 Kirkstall Road, Burley | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchies Pizza | 54 Tong Road, Farnley | 375 yd | |
| Ideal Fisheries | Ground Floor Shop, 39 Tong Road | 410 yd | |
| Lafraz | 78 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 807 yd | |
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 816 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 147 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 270 yd | |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 921 yd | |
| Powerleague (Leeds Central) Wellington Bridge Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.