Maple Croft is in New Farnley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 5RU is located in the Farnley & Wortley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maple Croft, New Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 5RX, LS12 5RZ, LS12 5RY, LS12 5DT, LS12 5EX, LS12 5AE, LS12 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 5RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS12 5RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.4% | 28.3% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 62.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.3% | 60.1% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
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 | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 6.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 22.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 39% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.9% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.5% | 95.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Croft was 434.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 435.5% higher than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maple Croft has the 3rd highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 100th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Maple Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2024-08-02 | £513,460 |
| 14 Maple Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-02-07 | £453,614 |
| 4 Maple Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-10-10 | £307,601 |
| 10 Maple Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2019-04-04 | £306,332 |
| 20 Maple Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-02-11 | £323,538 |
LS12 5RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS12 5RU 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | 2out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,172 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 | 4,536 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 3,747 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 | 3,835 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 4,283 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 | 432 yd | |
| New Farnley Cafe And Dining | New Farnley Cricket Club, Lawns Lane | 575 yd | |
| The Beulah | Tong Road, Farnley | 930 yd | |
| Rumbles House Cafe | 10 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 485 yd | |
| The Butterbowl | Butterbowl Drive, Farnley | 970 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Stonebridge Lane, Farnley | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frionor Fisheries | 535 Tong Road, Farnley | 914 yd | |
| Camp 91 Deli | The Beulah Cafe, Tong Road | 933 yd | |
| Rumbles Pizza | 14 Whincover Drive, Farnley | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Barry Jackson Ground FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION FARNLEY SPORTS ASSOCIATION LAWNS LANE | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| The Farnley Academy CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Farnley Park Maths And Computing College (Closed) Chapel Lane | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Farnley Hall Park FARNLEY HALL FARNLEY HALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Old Farnley Recreation Ground CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| New Farnley Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE LOW MOOR SIDE | 1,007 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.