Farrow Hill is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3TE 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 Hill, Leeds, LS12 3TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3TG, LS12 3SW, LS12 3SN, LS12 3TU, LS12 3TS, LS12 3TB, LS12 3SP, LS12 3TX, LS12 3SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 3TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 54.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 45.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 49.3% | 59% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 20.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 2.8% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 37.6% | 39.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 20.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3TE this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 30.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 13.2% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 16.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91% | 87.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 95.9% | 84.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 84.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrow Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Armley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Farrow Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-03-08 | £178,913 |
| 2 Farrow Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2020-07-10 | £167,113 |
| 1 Farrow Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-09-20 | £139,046 |
| 2 Farrow Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2009-12-21 | £145,565 |
LS12 3TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 3TE 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Primary School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,004 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 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Royd School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 548 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 | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,314 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 | 3,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,772 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 430 yd | |
| Bethel Kitchen | 352 Tong Road, Farnley | 438 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 38 Butt Lane, Farnley | 740 yd | |
| Puglian Pizza Cafe / Burger And Banoffee | 185A Town Street, Armley | 804 yd | |
| Babs' Baps | 307 Tong Road, Farnley | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 393 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 438 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 49 Hill Top Road, Armley | 586 yd | |
| Main Line Social Club | Pudsey Road, Bramley | 677 yd | |
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Cuisine | 338 Tong Road, Farnley | 616 yd | |
| Chans | 26 Whingate Road, Armley | 622 yd | |
| Suefa Jerk Centre | 14 Whingate Road, Armley | 622 yd | |
| Jahan's Fusion | 22 - 24 Whingate Road, Armley | 640 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 4, The Gamecock | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 491 yd | |
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GAMBLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.