Abbott Court is in Armley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 2JW 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 Abbott Court, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 2JQ, LS12 2HN, LS12 2JN, LS12 2JJ, LS12 2QN, LS12 2JS, LS12 2LD, LS12 2PR, LS12 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 2JW is primarily male, with 58% 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 | 44.5% | 42% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 58% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 2JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 54.5% | 57.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 23% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 59.1% | 44.6% | -14.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 42.6% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22% | 26.1% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 29.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 15.4% | 2.6% | -12.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 76.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 83.5% | 72.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 20.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 72.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbott Court was 500.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.7% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbott Court has the 6th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 75th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Abbott Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2021-08-23 | £172,634 |
| 9 Abbott Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2005-10-14 | £203,097 |
| 9 Abbott Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2004-10-05 | £127,641 |
LS12 2JW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 267 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 | 678 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,129 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 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 3,554 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 | 1,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,387 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 | 3,796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,888 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 | 1,524 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 120A Armley Road, Armley | 285 yd | |
| Divine Gelato | First Floor, Reprographic House | 428 yd | |
| The Grand Valley Bar And Kitchen | 212 Armley Road, Armley | 481 yd | |
| Nayeb Restaurant | 1 Stocks Hill, Armley | 604 yd | |
| SFC | 19A Branch Road, Armley | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 591 yd | |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd | 1 Armley Lodge Road, Armley | 655 yd | |
| Control | 9 Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Cardigan Fields Road | 812 yd | |
| Bridgewater Arms | 5 Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Cardigan Fields Road | 812 yd | |
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Sarnies | 200 Armley Road, Armley | 384 yd | |
| Sicilys/Parma King | Reprographic House, Ledgard Way | 437 yd | |
| Hall Lane Fisheries | 85A Hall Lane, Armley | 517 yd | |
| Munchaz | 85 Hall Lane, Armley | 517 yd | |
| Salt N Pepper | 1A Stanningley Road, Leeds | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fast Food Supplies | Burley Vale Works, Weaver Street | 588 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 605 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 694 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 718 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 685 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 730 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Leeds) KIRKSTALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Leeds Kirkstall Road) CARDIGAN FIELDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 847 yd | |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 876 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 947 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.