Butterbowl Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 5BS 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 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, LS12 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 5BT, LS12 5BP, LS12 5BW, LS12 5AA, LS12 5RB, LS12 5AD, LS12 5BN, LS12 5BU, LS12 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 46.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 33.3% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.5% | 44.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 20.6% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 17% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 26.1% | 18.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.3% | 78.9% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 94.6% | 89.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butterbowl Drive was 147.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butterbowl Drive has the 61st highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 679th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 121.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2022-01-28 | £67,817 |
| 131 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2021-12-06 | £188,136 |
| 131 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-08-29 | £187,924 |
| 113 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2013-05-10 | £174,632 |
| 123 Butterbowl Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2012-10-05 | £147,419 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 5BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | 2out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,434 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,815 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 4,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Farnley And District Community Association | Hillside Hall, Cross Lane | 80 yd | |
| Rumbles House Cafe | 10 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 590 yd | |
| New Farnley Cafe And Dining | New Farnley Cricket Club, Lawns Lane | 940 yd | |
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 1,020 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | The Lettershop Group, Whitehall Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 198 yd | |
| The Butterbowl | Butterbowl Drive, Farnley | 587 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Pizza | 14 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 590 yd | |
| Frionor Fisheries | 535 Tong Road, Farnley | 631 yd | |
| Fawcett Fisheries | 321 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 1,075 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 4, The Gamecock | 1,079 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Gamecock | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Farnley Park Maths And Computing College (Closed) Chapel Lane | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| The Farnley Academy CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| The Barry Jackson Ground FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LAWNS LANE | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Farnley Hall Park FARNLEY HALL FARNLEY HALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE | grass pitches | 993 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.