Chichester Street is in Armley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 2NL 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 Chichester Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 2BH, LS12 2NN, LS12 2NW, LS12 2NJ, LS12 2NH, LS12 2AS, LS12 2AT, LS12 2AU, LS12 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 2NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 69.1% | 74.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 46% | 57.8% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 30.3% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 7.9% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 23% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 32.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.7% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 81% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 75.9% | 72.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 17.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 72.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 11% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 11.8% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Street was 182.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chichester Street has the 43rd highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 498th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chichester Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2025-08-20 | £118,977 |
| 15 Chichester Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-16 | £118,727 |
| 13 Chichester Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-05 | £99,358 |
| 3 Chichester Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2021-03-30 | £99,070 |
| 19 Chichester Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,800 | 2020-04-29 | £100,205 |
LS12 2NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 2NL 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 108 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 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Parliament Road , Armley LS12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 745 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 | 795 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Valley Primary School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,000 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 4,139 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 | 2,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,710 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 | 4,200 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,941 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 | 2,067 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Gelato | First Floor, Reprographic House | 158 yd | |
| The Grand Valley Bar And Kitchen | 212 Armley Road, Armley | 190 yd | |
| Krimos BBQ | Ground Floor, 3 Stanningley Road | 284 yd | |
| Mario & Naomi's Delicious Baguettes | 15 Branch Road, Armley | 293 yd | |
| SFC | 19A Branch Road, Armley | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd | 1 Armley Lodge Road, Armley | 77 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 286 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 524 yd | |
| Denison Hall WMC | 2 Pinfold Lane, Armley | 574 yd | |
| Control | 9 Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Cardigan Fields Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilys/Parma King | Reprographic House, Ledgard Way | 148 yd | |
| Sams Sarnies | 200 Armley Road, Armley | 211 yd | |
| Salt N Pepper | 1A Stanningley Road, Leeds | 232 yd | |
| Elforno Pizza | 17 - 19 Branch Road, Armley | 293 yd | |
| Legends LS12 | 14 Branch Road, Armley | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 246 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 284 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 295 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 435 yd | |
| Adams Fast Food Supplies | Burley Vale Works, Weaver Street | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 420 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Leeds Kirkstall Road) CARDIGAN FIELDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Leeds) REDCOTE LANE | artificial grass pitch, golf | 691 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 759 yd | |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Leeds) KIRKSTALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 765 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.