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 345.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Crofts Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 149th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

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 | £960,544 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Wortley First School Ashley Road , LS12 4LF | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 2,025 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 | 2,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 4out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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.