Lynwood Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 4AG 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 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, LS12 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 4AA, LS12 4AD, LS12 4AX, LS12 4AT, LS12 4AB, LS12 4AH, LS12 4AU, LS12 4AY, LS12 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 4AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.6% | 36.3% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 47.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 43.2% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 43.8% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 16.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 19.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 21% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 91.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 98.3% | 89.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 89.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynwood Avenue was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lynwood Avenue has the 59th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 1120th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-01-05 | £242,162 |
| 4 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-10-27 | £208,495 |
| 7 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-11-07 | £205,851 |
| 5 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2012-11-23 | £209,962 |
| 6 Lynwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2011-10-03 | £275,765 |
LS12 4AG 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Wortley Primary School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Wortley First School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Wortley First School Ashley Road , LS12 4LF | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wortley High School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Royd School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 888 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souvlaki Corner | 100 Dixon Lane, Lower Wortley | 108 yd | |
| The Lounge (Within The Big Word) | Link Up House, Ring Road Lower Wortley | 489 yd | |
| Betsys | 327A Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 524 yd | |
| Kingz Dessserts | 145 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 565 yd | |
| Da Joggi | 143 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Hotel | 150 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 328 yd | |
| The Queen | 134 Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 611 yd | |
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 1,035 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 1,047 yd | |
| Upper Wortley Liberal Club | 99 - 101 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITE | 1 Kellett Crescent, Lower Wortley | 149 yd | |
| Kiingzz Tea N Donuts | 145A Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 565 yd | |
| Ritz Fisheries | 2 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 578 yd | |
| Jack Dammes Ltd | 130 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 626 yd | |
| Lafraz | 78 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Lower Wortley Community Centre LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY ROAD | 830 yd | |
| Western Flatts Cliff Park GREEN HILL LANE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Lower Wortley Primary School LOWER WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 987 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.