Water Lane, Leeds, LS12 5LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 5LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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	49.1%	48.2%	-0.9%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	50.9%	51.8%	0.9%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32.3%	33.9%	1.6%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	47.1%	-3.1%	44.2%	2.9%
Separated	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	7.9%	7.1%	-0.8%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	6.1%	2.8%

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	38.7%	45.7%	7.0%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	39%	33.1%	-5.9%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	15.7%	16.4%	0.7%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	5.7%	3.8%	-1.9%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.1%	18.5%	-11.6%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	11%	0.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	14.2%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	7.5%	2.1%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	17.8%	3.8%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	28.1%	10.2%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	3.6%	2.8%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	94.3%	-4.4%	81.4%	12.9%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	97.8%	93.5%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	93.2%	-3.0%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.6%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.1%	37.2%	11.9%
Christian	41.1%	46.2%	-5.1%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Water Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Lane was 237.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% higher than the Farnley & Wortley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Water Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Farnley & Wortley and the 312th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LS12 5LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Water Lane are based on 383 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 Water Lane, Leeds, LS12 5LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS12 5LX

Average Price
£264,020

Semi-Detached
£250,795

Terraced
£207,568

Detached
£388,125

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Lane

Average Price
£316,217

Semi-Detached
£249,618

Terraced
£230,659

Detached
£340,991

Flats/Maisonettes
£259,937

Other
£5,624,568

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Water Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£319,000	2025-03-31	£320,779
5 Water Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£319,000	2025-03-31	£320,779
36 Water Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-05-29	£269,674
17 Water Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-02-09	£265,090
56 Water Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-10-26	£268,620

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS12 5LX

Employment

LS12 5LX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	19
Education	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ	3out of 4	595 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW	2out of 4	639 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Spring Primary School Swinnow Lane , LS13 4QT	3out of 4	970 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX	2out of 4	1,169 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Kings Approach , Bramley LS13 2DX	1out of 4	1,519 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU	4out of 4	1,433 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS	2out of 4	1,593 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU	3out of 4	2,223 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND	3out of 4	2,697 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ	3out of 4	3,122 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA	- not rated	4,854 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT	- not rated	5,422 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT	- not rated	2,682 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	2,919 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS	- not rated	2,963 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ	3out of 4	3,645 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS	- not rated	4,392 yd	Higher education institutions	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
Mcdonalds Restaurant	38 Butt Lane, Farnley	267 yd
Old Farnley And District Community Association	Hillside Hall, Cross Lane	985 yd
The Beulah	Tong Road, Farnley	1,000 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Main Line Social Club	Pudsey Road, Bramley	349 yd
Buzz Bingo	Stonebridge Lane, Farnley	839 yd
Nags Head	Stonebridge Lane, Farnley	855 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 2, The Gamecock	305 yd
Dominos Pizza	Unit 4, The Gamecock	307 yd
Lorenzos Pizza	158 Pudsey Road, Bramley	349 yd
Pudsey Road Fisheries	160 Pudsey Road, Bramley	389 yd
Frionor Fisheries	535 Tong Road, Farnley	433 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley		645 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE	grass pitches	401 yd
Greenhill Primary School GAMBLE HILL DRIVE	grass pitches	599 yd
Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE	grass pitches	943 yd
Farnley Hall Park FARNLEY HALL FARNLEY HALL HALL LANE	grass pitches	1,044 yd
Park Spring Primary School SWINNOW LANE	grass pitches	1,075 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	169.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS12 5LX