Farrow Bank is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3TA is located in the Farnley & Wortley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farrow Bank, Leeds, LS12 3TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3TX, LS12 3TY, LS12 3TB, LS12 3SU, LS12 3TU, LS12 3SR, LS12 3SS, LS12 3TZ, LS12 3TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 3TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 48.6% | 58.4% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 21.2% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 52.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31% | 16.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 15.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 23.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 79.1% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 92.6% | 83.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 83.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.4% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 7.4% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrow Bank was 324.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrow Bank has the 20th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 161st highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Farrow Bank, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-31 | £144,786 |
| 1 Farrow Bank, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,456 | 2023-10-20 | £138,841 |
| 27 Farrow Bank, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-06-23 | £164,614 |
| 5 Farrow Bank, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-01-27 | £172,800 |
| 27 Farrow Bank, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-11-20 | £139,110 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 3TA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Primary School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | - not rated | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 800 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 | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Royd School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,903 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 38 Butt Lane, Farnley | 509 yd | |
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 642 yd | |
| Bethel Kitchen | 352 Tong Road, Farnley | 665 yd | |
| Old Farnley And District Community Association | Hillside Hall, Cross Lane | 988 yd | |
| Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee | 185A Town Street, Armley | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 397 yd | |
| Main Line Social Club | Pudsey Road, Bramley | 449 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 49 Hill Top Road, Armley | 657 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 665 yd | |
| Nags Head | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 4, The Gamecock | 446 yd | |
| Lorenzos Pizza | 158 Pudsey Road, Bramley | 449 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Gamecock | 451 yd | |
| Frionor Fisheries | 535 Tong Road, Farnley | 548 yd | |
| Pudsey Road Fisheries | 160 Pudsey Road, Bramley | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 388 yd | |
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GAMBLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.