Town Street is in Armley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3JF 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 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3AJ, LS12 3UQ, LS12 3JQ, LS12 3HE, LS12 3JE, LS12 3JS, LS12 3JW, LS12 3RQ, LS12 3JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 3JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 27.1% | 41% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 25.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 19.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 22.9% | 7.4% | -15.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (68.1%) 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 | 32.1% | 38.2% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 20.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 26.2% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 27.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 75.2% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 89.1% | 77.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 77.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Town Street was 248.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Town Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 279th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173A Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2017-09-15 | £45,189 |
| 169 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-12-09 | £119,399 |
| 167A Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,950 | 2012-06-01 | £160,500 |
| 167A Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2006-10-13 | £159,327 |
| 169 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,520 | 2005-07-29 | £143,708 |
LS12 3JF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 1out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,694 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,790 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 | 5,190 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,037 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,492 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 | 116 yd | |
| Emmas | 12 Wortley Road, Armley | 138 yd | |
| Amalfi | 49 Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 167 yd | |
| Dorothy's | 63 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 199 yd | |
| King's Wok | 147 Town Street, Armley | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 219 yd | |
| Armley Conservative Club | Theaker Lane, Armley | 281 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 486 yd | |
| Denison Hall WMC | 2 Pinfold Lane, Armley | 526 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish Taste | 100 Town Street, Armley | 257 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 39 Whingate, Armley | 282 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 37 Whingate, Armley | 282 yd | |
| Whingate Fisheries | 37 Whingate, Armley | 282 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 162 Town Street, Armley | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 504 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 722 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 780 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 599 yd |
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Armley Tennis Club STANNINGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 850 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.