Barden Mount is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3EF 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 Barden Mount, Leeds, LS12 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3EG, LS12 3EE, LS12 3ED, LS12 3EQ, LS12 3DS, LS12 3EB, LS12 3DX, LS12 3BX, LS12 3EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 3EF is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 48.8% | 43% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 57% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 3EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 65.2% | 61.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 24.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 49.2% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 46% | 33.6% | -12.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.5% | 14.1% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.1% | 79% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 85.5% | 74.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 16.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 74.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 11.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barden Mount was 138.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barden Mount has the 65th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 741st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Barden Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2024-04-11 | £69,018 |
| 20 Barden Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-03-22 | £137,997 |
| 10 Barden Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,200 | 2024-02-02 | £92,030 |
| 12 Barden Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-02-24 | £104,075 |
| 24 Barden Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-01-26 | £113,190 |
LS12 3EF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 1,260 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 | 182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,558 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee | 185A Town Street, Armley | 296 yd | |
| Amalfi | 49 Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 315 yd | |
| Bethel Kitchen | 352 Tong Road, Farnley | 339 yd | |
| Emmas | 12 Wortley Road, Armley | 349 yd | |
| Babs' Baps | 307 Tong Road, Farnley | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 182 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 339 yd | |
| Armley Conservative Club | Theaker Lane, Armley | 601 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 49 Hill Top Road, Armley | 651 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahan's Fusion | 22 - 24 Whingate Road, Armley | 45 yd | |
| Chans | 26 Whingate Road, Armley | 51 yd | |
| Suefa Jerk Centre | 14 Whingate Road, Armley | 51 yd | |
| Canton Cuisine | 338 Tong Road, Farnley | 197 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 39 Whingate, Armley | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 197 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 949 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 372 yd |
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 867 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.