Bawn Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 5QN 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 Bawn Drive, Leeds, LS12 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 5QL, LS12 5QH, LS12 5QZ, LS12 5BU, LS12 5QG, LS12 5QX, LS12 5BX, LS12 5BN, LS12 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 51.9% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.1% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 55.9% | 61.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 17.1% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 14.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 18% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.8% | 91.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 91% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.4% | 13.5% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bawn Drive was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bawn Drive has the 33rd highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 344th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bawn Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-03-28 | £137,711 |
| 32 Bawn Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2022-09-21 | £136,071 |
| 22 Bawn Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2022-01-17 | £161,882 |
| 16 Bawn Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-03-31 | £109,227 |
| 26 Bawn Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2016-07-08 | £94,937 |
LS12 5QN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 5QN 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 | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Primary School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | - not rated | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Farnley First School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnleigh Park High School Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnley Park Maths & Computing College Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wortley High School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Royd School Swallow Crescent , LS12 4RB | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,414 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 5,214 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Leeds Pupil Referral Unit West Leeds Curriculum Training Base , Conference Place LS12 3DS | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Core Training and Development limited network house , Ashfield way LS12 5JB | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School Beulah Grange Farm , Tong Road LS12 5EW | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 306 yd | |
| Rumbles House Cafe | 10 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 600 yd | |
| Café 33A LTD | 33 Silver Royd Hill, Wortley | 768 yd | |
| Bethel Kitchen | 352 Tong Road, Farnley | 884 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 38 Butt Lane, Farnley | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 298 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 356 yd | |
| The Butterbowl | Butterbowl Drive, Farnley | 561 yd | |
| The Brick | 374 - 376 Tong Road, Farnley | 884 yd | |
| Main Line Social Club | Pudsey Road, Bramley | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frionor Fisheries | 535 Tong Road, Farnley | 480 yd | |
| Rumbles Pizza | 14 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 600 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 4, The Gamecock | 882 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Gamecock | 890 yd | |
| Lorenzos Pizza | 158 Pudsey Road, Bramley | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 363 yd | |
| Aldi | 332 Tong Road, Farnley | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Wortley Fc Blue Hill Lane | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Farnley Park Maths And Computing College (Closed) Chapel Lane | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Swallow Hill Community College Grass Pitch (Closed) Swallow Crescent | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| The Farnley Academy CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| The Barry Jackson Ground FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LAWNS LANE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Farnley Hall Park FARNLEY HALL FARNLEY HALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 865 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.