Tavistock Way is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 4DR is located in the Farnley & Wortley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavistock Way, Leeds, LS12 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 4DJ, LS12 4DW, LS12 4DD, LS12 4DS, LS12 4DN, LS12 4DY, LS12 4DL, LS12 4DZ, LS12 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 4DR 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 | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 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 4DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 58.1% | 57.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 25.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.9% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.4% | 61.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 26.2% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4DR this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 7.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 44.2% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 80.8% | 69.7% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 77.5% | 67.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 67.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.7% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Way was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Way has the 35th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 1182nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tavistock Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-04-12 | £188,780 |
| 8 Tavistock Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-14 | £190,062 |
| 17 Tavistock Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2022-03-18 | £218,038 |
| 12 Tavistock Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,995 | 2021-06-04 | £233,217 |
| 10 Tavistock Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-09 | £192,457 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE First School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wortley High School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,531 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 | 2,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,274 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 | 4,367 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 | 1,215 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doreen's Corner Cafe | 70 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 100 yd | |
| Pet Lodge Superstore | 98 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 301 yd | |
| Cafe @ 40 | 40 Tong Road, New Wortley | 358 yd | |
| Camp Detox | West Leeds Boxing Club, 7 Oldfield Lane | 425 yd | |
| Da Joggi | 143 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 254 yd | |
| The Queen | 134 Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 578 yd | |
| Dragon Hotel | 150 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 691 yd | |
| The Railway Club | Driver Terrace, Wortley | 818 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafraz | 78 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 153 yd | |
| Ideal Fisheries | Ground Floor Shop, 39 Tong Road | 324 yd | |
| Crunchies Pizza | 54 Tong Road, Farnley | 358 yd | |
| Kiingzz Tea N Donuts | 145A Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley | 619 yd | |
| Ritz Fisheries | 2 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 302 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 406 yd | |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Castleton Primary School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 688 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| Ley Lane Recreation Ground Ley Lane | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.