Theaker Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3LN is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Theaker Lane, Leeds, LS12 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3AZ, LS12 3AY, LS12 3AX, LS12 3BA, LS12 3LG, LS12 1UX, LS12 1UG, LS12 3NZ, LS12 1XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 3LN is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 45.7% | 43.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 54.3% | 56.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 3LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 52.2% | 57.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 28.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 46.2% | 40.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 3LN this area, 28.1% 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 | 28.2% | 28.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 23.6% | 26.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 23.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 64.6% | 48.5% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 68.1% | 62.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 15% | 16.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 62.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 19.6% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 3% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theaker Lane was 936.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 348.0% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Theaker Lane has the highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 27th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 457.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Theaker Hall Theaker Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-06-30 | £62,016 |
| 1 Theaker Hall Theaker Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2022-01-14 | £48,798 |
| 2 Theaker Hall Theaker Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-01-26 | £86,121 |
| 2 Theaker Hall Theaker Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2017-11-30 | £64,761 |
| 7 Theaker Hall Theaker Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2015-08-28 | £77,751 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Park Primary School Salisbury Terrace , Armley LS12 2AY | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Primary School Salisbury Terrace , LS12 2AY | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley First School Armley Road , Armley LS12 2LY | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 1,213 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 | 538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 2,184 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 | 2,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,227 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 | 4,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 983 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Cafe Express | 10 Town Street, Armley | 57 yd | |
| Krimos BBQ | Ground Floor, 3 Stanningley Road | 104 yd | |
| Florence Cafe | 18A Branch Road, Armley | 125 yd | |
| Temptations | 55 Town Street, Armley | 141 yd | |
| Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme) | Armley Library, Stocks Hill | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal | 60 Town Street, Armley | 142 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | 21 Crab Lane, Armley | 192 yd | |
| Denison Hall WMC | 2 Pinfold Lane, Armley | 198 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 259 yd | |
| Armley Liberal Club Ltd | 1 Armley Lodge Road, Armley | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkys | 21 Town Street, Armley | 85 yd | |
| Delices Desserts | 4 Gelder Road, Armley | 109 yd | |
| Legends LS12 | 14 Branch Road, Armley | 135 yd | |
| Classic English Fisheries | 92 Town Street, Armley | 142 yd | |
| The Pizza Grill | 65 Town Street, Armley | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 94 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 104 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 179 yd | |
| Lidl (Armley) | 49 - 59 Armley Road, Armley | 594 yd | |
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 105 yd |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 539 yd | |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Leeds Kirkstall Road) CARDIGAN FIELDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 881 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 | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.