Barras Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 4JS 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 Barras Street, Leeds, LS12 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 4JR, LS12 4JP, LS12 4JW, LS12 4ES, LS12 4JF, LS12 4JN, LS12 4JG, LS12 4JQ, LS12 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 4JS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 54.4% | 56.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 43.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 4JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 41.1% | 42.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 24.9% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 12.9% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.3% | 33.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 26.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 28.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 4JS this area, 34.4% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 34.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.6% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 21.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 82.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 86.8% | 84% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 83.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barras Street was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barras Street has the 59th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 832nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Barras Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-01 | £173,521 |
| 2 Barras Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-01-16 | £308,432 |
| 7 Barras Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-02-12 | £169,987 |
| 9 Barras Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2018-03-09 | £136,750 |
| 7 Barras Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-01-30 | £151,933 |
The percentage of retired residents living in LS12 4JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School Theaker Lane , LS12 3NU | 1out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Wortley Primary School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,008 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 | 2out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,590 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 | - not rated | 5,138 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 | 1,852 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Balti House | 238 - 238A Tong Road, Farnley | 194 yd | |
| Caroles Kitchen | 270 Tong Road, Farnley | 194 yd | |
| The Grind | Unit 8, Ratcliffe Mill | 243 yd | |
| Babs' Baps | 307 Tong Road, Farnley | 321 yd | |
| RugRatz Play Gym | 2B Whingate, Armley | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Wortley Liberal Club | 99 - 101 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 98 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 126 - 136 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 173 yd | |
| Star Inn | 205 Tong Road, Farnley | 235 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 87 Town Street, Armley | 563 yd | |
| Commercial Armley | 42 Whingate, Armley | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken Leeds And Korean Fried Chicken Leeds | POD 3 Jacuna Kitchens, 7 Wortley Moor Road | 95 yd | |
| Nice Bites | 123 Upper Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 98 yd | |
| Sushibox Leeds | Jacuna Kitchens, Pod 7 | 98 yd | |
| Trap Kitchen | Jacuna Ltd, 7 Wortley Moor Road | 98 yd | |
| Mr Shapatar | Jacuna Ltd, 7 Wortley Moor Road | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 605 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 25 Town Street, Armley | 715 yd | |
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 819 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2 Centre West, Stanningley Road | 866 yd | |
| EU INTL Foods | 4 Branch Road, Armley | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fitness (Wortley) (Closed) Tong Road | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| Armley Leisure Centre CARR CROFTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Five Lanes Primary School STRADBROKE WAY | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Armley Sports & Leisure Centre (Closed) Carr Crofts | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Western Flatts Cliff Park GREEN HILL LANE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Strawberry Lane Community Centre Strawberry Lane | 655 yd | |
| Whingate Primary School WHINGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Oldfield Lane (Closed) Oldfield Lane | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Armley Squash Club (Closed) Eyres Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 782 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 813 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.