Forster Mews, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 4EL is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	47.2%	45.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	52.8%	54.5%	1.7%	49.0%	5.5%

Partnership Status

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 4EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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	40.4%	44.3%	3.9%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	38.4%	-5.7%	44.2%	-5.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%	2.0%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	9.6%	9%	-0.6%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	4.4%	5.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	46.9%	39.8%	-7.1%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	37.8%	42.5%	4.7%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	12.1%	15.1%	3.0%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.6%	16.7%	-7.9%	18.2%	-1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	12.3%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	13.9%	-3.0%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	7%	11.9%	4.9%	5.3%	6.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	22.6%	10.1%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	20.6%	19.4%	-1.2%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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%	1.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	4.7%	4.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.1%	91.6%	-4.5%	81.4%	10.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.7%	97.7%	0.0%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.6%	76.7%	14.9%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Muslim	4.7%	6.5%	-1.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Forster Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forster Mews was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forster Mews has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 936th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS12 4EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forster Mews are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Forster Mews, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS12 4EL

Average Price
£181,242

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£184,911

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£173,905

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forster Mews

Average Price
£180,472

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£201,148

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,026

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forster MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Forster Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£173,500	2024-08-16	£182,251
5 Forster Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£152,000	2023-10-31	£157,142
1 Forster Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2021-01-08	£169,798
2 Forster Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£126,000	2020-11-06	£159,787
3 Forster Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£118,000	2016-01-29	£189,044

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS12 4EL

Employment

LS12 4EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	21
Education	16
Administrative and support service activities	16
Construction	14
Transport and storage	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lower Wortley Primary School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX	3out of 4	103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA	3out of 4	798 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX	2out of 4	1,558 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS	2out of 4	1,316 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU	4out of 4	1,466 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT	3out of 4	4,063 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU	3out of 4	4,243 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW	4out of 4	4,700 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,144 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA	- not rated	3,573 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL	- not rated	4,720 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT	- not rated	5,193 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ	3out of 4	1,330 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG	- not rated	2,782 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF	- not rated	3,421 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT	- not rated	3,749 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD	- not rated	3,799 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Blanco	285 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	216 yd
Betsys	327A Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley	438 yd
The Lounge (Within The Big Word)	Link Up House, Ring Road Lower Wortley	734 yd
Souvlaki Corner	100 Dixon Lane, Lower Wortley	831 yd
Kingz Dessserts	145 Oldfield Lane, Upper Wortley	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
William IV	301 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	283 yd
The Butterbowl	Butterbowl Drive, Farnley	910 yd
The Queen	134 Oldfield Lane, Wortley	957 yd
Upper Wortley Liberal Club	99 - 101 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clarkies Traditional Fisheries	195 - 197 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	95 yd
Mekhong River	201 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	95 yd
Si Si Pizza	287 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	216 yd
Jack Dammes Ltd	130 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley	241 yd
Pizza Top	385 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley	311 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lower Wortley Community Centre LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY ROAD		56 yd
Lower Wortley Primary School LOWER WORTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	135 yd
Lower Wortley Methodist Church BRANCH ROAD		374 yd
Western Flatts Cliff Park GREEN HILL LANE	grass pitches	482 yd
West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE	grass pitches	710 yd
Cobden Primary School Cobden Road	grass pitches	906 yd
Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane	grass pitches	1,071 yd
Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane	grass pitches	1,083 yd
Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY	grass pitches	1,088 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.