Wharfedale Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 2JE is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharfedale Close, Leeds, LS12 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 2JB, LS12 2JU, LS12 2RR, LS12 2JT, LS12 2HT, LS12 2HU, LS12 2JP, LS12 2SB, LS12 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 2JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 2JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 44.2% | 10.0% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 58.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 13.6% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 43% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 72.2% | 68.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 71.9% | 69% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 69% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.9% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 11.4% | 1.3% | 10.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharfedale Close was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wharfedale Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 1068th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Wharfedale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2026-01-13 | £201,068 |
| 20 Wharfedale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-07-08 | £178,287 |
| 34 Wharfedale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2025-05-16 | £193,454 |
| 3 Wharfedale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-20 | £228,250 |
| 23 Wharfedale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-07-28 | £211,038 |
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King RC First School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyther Park Primary School Victoria Park Avenue , LS5 3DX | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyther Park First School Victoria Park Avenue , LS5 3DX | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Kings Approach , Bramley LS13 2DX | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Kings Approach , Bramley LS13 2DX | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,044 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 | 3,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 446 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary's | 306 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 370 yd | |
| Gotts Park Manor Tea Room | Gotts Park Golf Club, Armley Ridge Road | 822 yd | |
| Servest Canteen | First Bus Depot, Henconner Lane | 895 yd | |
| The Hollybush Cafe | Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane | 918 yd | |
| Jucehut | 80 Outgang, Bramley | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley Band Working Mens Club | Town Street, Bramley | 894 yd | |
| Kirkstall Bridge Inn | 12 Bridge Road, Kirkstall | 1,015 yd | |
| The New George | 2 - 4 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Carlo | 304 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 352 yd | |
| Shalimar | 310 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 352 yd | |
| Sushi Kitchen | 302 Armley Ridge Road, Leeds | 366 yd | |
| Oriental | 21 Raynville Road, Bramley | 385 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 23 - 25 Raynville Road, Bramley | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 969 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Activity Centre Lenhurst Avenue | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School KINGS APPROACH | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Armley Tennis Club STANNINGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Hollybush Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Kirkstall Training Ground) CABIN CABIN WYTHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Kirkstall Brewery Gym (Closed) Broad Lane | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Gotts Park Golf Club GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB ARMLEY RIDGE ROAD | golf | 821 yd |
| Milford Sports Club BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Bramley) ELMFIELD WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.