Greenock Road is in Armley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3JQ 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 Greenock Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3HE, LS12 3AJ, LS12 3UQ, LS12 3JW, LS12 3JH, LS12 3RG, LS12 3JP, LS12 3JF, LS12 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 3JQ 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 3JQ 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 Greenock Road 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.
Greenock Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Mills Greenock Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2003-06-05 | £548,020 |
| Westfield Mills Greenock Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £69,000 | 1995-08-30 | £378,274 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 227 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 | 242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,657 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 | 2,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 5,081 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 | 437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee | 185A Town Street, Armley | 113 yd | |
| Dorothy's | 63 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 153 yd | |
| Emmas | 12 Wortley Road, Armley | 181 yd | |
| Amalfi | 49 Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 216 yd | |
| King's Wok | 147 Town Street, Armley | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Conservative Club | Theaker Lane, Armley | 257 yd | |
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 272 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 504 yd | |
| Denison Hall WMC | 2 Pinfold Lane, Armley | 540 yd | |
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 162 Town Street, Armley | 270 yd | |
| Lavish Taste | 100 Town Street, Armley | 270 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 39 Whingate, Armley | 335 yd | |
| Square Pizza | 37 Whingate, Armley | 335 yd | |
| Whingate Fisheries | 37 Whingate, Armley | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 551 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 779 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 869 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 597 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Armley Tennis Club STANNINGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 803 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.