St Marys Park Approach is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 3UZ is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, LS12 3UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 3UX, LS12 3LU, LS12 3UY, LS12 3PT, LS12 3PW, LS12 3UU, LS12 3LX, LS12 3PY, LS12 3UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 3UZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 25.2% | 38.1% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 46.8% | -14.8% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 49.5% | 46.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.9% | 17.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 8% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 30.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.1% | 74.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88.4% | 85.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 85.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Park Approach was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Park Approach has the 56th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 842nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-04-04 | £293,430 |
| 42 St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-17 | £319,131 |
| 16 St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2023-12-14 | £301,376 |
| 40 St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-06-30 | £425,137 |
| 39 St Marys Park Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-04-11 | £284,640 |
LS12 3UZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate First School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Kings Approach , Bramley LS13 2DX | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Kings Approach , Bramley LS13 2DX | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Girls' High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Leeds High School Congress Mount , LS12 3DT | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,895 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 | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 278 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 427 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 | 785 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 735 yd | |
| Bethel Kitchen | 352 Tong Road, Farnley | 797 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 38 Butt Lane, Farnley | 801 yd | |
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 856 yd | |
| Servest Canteen | First Bus Depot, Henconner Lane | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest | 49 Hill Top Road, Armley | 188 yd | |
| Main Line Social Club | Pudsey Road, Bramley | 718 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 797 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 883 yd | |
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 162 Town Street, Armley | 568 yd | |
| Wok 2 China And Pizza Box | 138 Stanningley Road, Leeds | 682 yd | |
| Billy Walton's | 140 Stanningley Road, Leeds | 682 yd | |
| Mother India And Lucky Chopsticks | 140 Stanningley Road, Leeds | 682 yd | |
| Cuccina | 154 Stanningley Road, Stanningley | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 874 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College (Upper Site) (Closed) Congress Mount | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Moorfield Recreation Ground HALLIDAY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Armley Tennis Club STANNINGLEY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Greenhill Primary School GAMBLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School KINGS APPROACH | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Gotts Park Golf Club GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB ARMLEY RIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,069 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.