Barden Grove is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3EH 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 Grove, Leeds, LS12 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3EJ, LS12 3EQ, LS12 3HZ, LS12 3TW, LS12 3BX, LS12 3EG, LS12 3EF, LS12 3TL, LS12 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 3EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 35.8% | 47.6% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 31.3% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) 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 | 34.4% | 31.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 22.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 3EH this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 31.3% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 16.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 17.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 79% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 93.4% | 75.3% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 12.9% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 75% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barden Grove was 399.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barden Grove has the 13th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 113th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Barden Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-18 | £214,925 |
| 19 Barden Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,700 | 2021-05-21 | £112,926 |
| 7 Barden Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-02-22 | £177,398 |
| 17 Barden Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-02-15 | £122,050 |
| 15 Barden Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2019-02-01 | £123,469 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 245 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 | 487 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,894 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 | 3,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,048 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 | 5,284 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 | 147 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi | 49 Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 220 yd | |
| Emmas | 12 Wortley Road, Armley | 257 yd | |
| Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee | 185A Town Street, Armley | 257 yd | |
| RugRatz Play Gym | 2B Whingate, Armley | 289 yd | |
| Babs' Baps | 307 Tong Road, Farnley | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 86 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 422 yd | |
| Armley Conservative Club | Theaker Lane, Armley | 519 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 599 yd | |
| Star Inn | 205 Tong Road, Farnley | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahan's Fusion | 22 - 24 Whingate Road, Armley | 105 yd | |
| Chans | 26 Whingate Road, Armley | 123 yd | |
| Suefa Jerk Centre | 14 Whingate Road, Armley | 123 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 39 Whingate, Armley | 125 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 37 Whingate, Armley | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 248 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 853 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 945 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 773 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.