Nancroft Terrace is in Armley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 2DQ 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 Nancroft Terrace, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 2DF, LS12 2DG, LS12 2DH, LS12 2HL, LS12 2LW, LS12 2BU, LS12 2BT, LS12 2DB, LS12 2DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 2DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.5% | 48.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 51.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 48.6% | 55.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 26.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 33.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 25.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.6% | 74.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 80.4% | 66.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 23.8% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 66.1% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nancroft Terrace was 204.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nancroft Terrace has the 34th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 415th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Nancroft Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-08-30 | £143,213 |
| 8 Nancroft Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-12-17 | £127,037 |
| 33 Nancroft Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-23 | £135,211 |
| 41 Nancroft Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-08-19 | £137,533 |
| 44 Nancroft Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-05-01 | £150,031 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 2DQ 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 1out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 3,874 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 | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,318 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 | 4,197 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,180 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 | 1,913 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand Valley Bar And Kitchen | 212 Armley Road, Armley | 211 yd | |
| Nayeb Restaurant | 1 Stocks Hill, Armley | 221 yd | |
| Bagaara | Make My Dabba And Deccan Delicacies, 1A Stocks Hill | 222 yd | |
| SFC | 19A Branch Road, Armley | 236 yd | |
| Mario & Naomi's Delicious Baguettes | 15 Branch Road, Armley | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 226 yd | |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd | 1 Armley Lodge Road, Armley | 473 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 496 yd | |
| Denison Hall WMC | 2 Pinfold Lane, Armley | 566 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Delicacies | 1A Stocks Hill, Armley | 222 yd | |
| Make My Dabba | 1A Stocks Hill, Armley | 222 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 230 yd | |
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 230 yd | |
| Elforno Pizza | 17 - 19 Branch Road, Armley | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 339 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 366 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 632 yd | |
| Adams Fast Food Supplies | Burley Vale Works, Weaver Street | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 288 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 411 yd | |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 509 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 814 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Leeds Kirkstall Road) CARDIGAN FIELDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 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 | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.