Whincover Gardens is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 5DB 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 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, LS12 5DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 5JH, LS12 5JX, LS12 5DA, LS12 5JU, LS12 5JL, LS12 5JZ, LS12 5JT, LS12 5JG, LS12 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 5DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 48.2% | 52.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 23.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 13.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5DB this area, 28.6% 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 28.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 12.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 22.7% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 81.9% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 92.4% | 83% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 83.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whincover Gardens was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whincover Gardens has the 26th lowest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 1153rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-12-19 | £192,553 |
| 19 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2008-08-08 | £182,168 |
| 7 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2006-10-06 | £127,457 |
| 15 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2006-09-08 | £154,768 |
| 19 Whincover Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2006-06-02 | £156,045 |
LS12 5DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | 2out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | 2out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Wortley Primary School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,542 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 | 4,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,335 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 | 2,376 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles House Cafe | 10 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 168 yd | |
| Old Farnley And District Community Association | Hillside Hall, Cross Lane | 522 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | The Lettershop Group, Whitehall Road | 691 yd | |
| Cafe Blanco | 285 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 835 yd | |
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterbowl | Butterbowl Drive, Farnley | 206 yd | |
| Nags Head | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 634 yd | |
| William IV | 301 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 767 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 773 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Pizza | 14 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 168 yd | |
| Fawcett Fisheries | 321 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 635 yd | |
| Debz Sandwich Bar | 2A Branch Road, Farnley | 690 yd | |
| My Ngan | 11 Branch Road, Farnley | 766 yd | |
| Si Si Pizza | 287 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Farnley Park Maths And Computing College (Closed) Chapel Lane | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| The Farnley Academy CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Lower Wortley Methodist Church BRANCH ROAD | 688 yd | |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| The Barry Jackson Ground FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LAWNS LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Lower Wortley Primary School LOWER WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 922 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 | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.