Aberdeen Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3QZ 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 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, LS12 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3SB, LS12 3QY, LS12 3RA, LS12 3QX, LS12 3RB, LS12 3RD, LS12 3QU, LS12 3RE, LS12 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 3QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52.1% | 47.9% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.1% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 28.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 47.3% | 42% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.6% | 20.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 37.5% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.2% | 83.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 81.4% | 74.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 74.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aberdeen Drive was 160.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aberdeen Drive has the 57th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 608th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-29 | £132,743 |
| 7 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-13 | £156,696 |
| 21 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-07-30 | £148,429 |
| 7 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,995 | 2015-11-20 | £169,499 |
| 15 Aberdeen Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2015-08-17 | £172,931 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 423 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 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | - not rated | 472 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 432 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 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,749 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 | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,098 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 | 5,268 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 | 328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,110 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 | 75 yd | |
| Emmas | 12 Wortley Road, Armley | 303 yd | |
| Amalfi | 49 Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 309 yd | |
| Dorothy's | 63 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 317 yd | |
| King's Wok | 147 Town Street, Armley | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 270 yd | |
| Armley Conservative Club | Theaker Lane, Armley | 443 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 49 Hill Top Road, Armley | 514 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 567 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 162 Town Street, Armley | 126 yd | |
| Jahan's Fusion | 22 - 24 Whingate Road, Armley | 300 yd | |
| Chans | 26 Whingate Road, Armley | 310 yd | |
| Suefa Jerk Centre | 14 Whingate Road, Armley | 310 yd | |
| The Birds Nest | 39 Whingate, Armley | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 456 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 963 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Armley Park STANNINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Armley Tennis Club STANNINGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 781 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 797 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 | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.