Carr Crofts Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3AL is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carr Crofts Drive, Leeds, LS12 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3BG, LS12 4JG, LS12 4JQ, LS12 3HQ, LS12 4JF, LS12 4NA, LS12 3EY, LS12 3TH, LS12 3UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 40.1% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 29.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 39.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 28.6% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 3AL this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 29% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 25.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 78.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 81.4% | 79.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 80.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Crofts Drive was 377.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Crofts Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 126th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C 7 Carr Crofts Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2014-05-12 | £983,256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 1out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,211 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,099 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 3,656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grind | Unit 8, Ratcliffe Mill | 39 yd | |
| Kashmir Balti House | 238 - 238A Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| Caroles Kitchen | 270 Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| RugRatz Play Gym | 2B Whingate, Armley | 131 yd | |
| Babs' Baps | 307 Tong Road, Farnley | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 205 Tong Road, Farnley | 216 yd | |
| Upper Wortley Liberal Club | 99 - 101 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 327 yd | |
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 351 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 367 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Food | 270A Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| Bilals Pizza | 238 - 238A Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| WNKD | 262 Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| The Jade | 254 Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd | |
| Dope Burger | 260 Tong Road, Farnley | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 493 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 718 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 753 yd | |
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 594 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 692 yd | |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 803 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 | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.