Pitchstone Court is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 5SZ is located in the Farnley & Wortley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitchstone Court, Leeds, LS12 5SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 5ST, LS12 5NN, LS12 5SY, LS12 5LS, LS12 5NS, LS12 5SX, LS12 5PG, LS12 5SU, LS12 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS12 5SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.4% | 49.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 40.7% | 42.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 36.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 43% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 41.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.7% | 10.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 13.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 17.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 28% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 91.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.3% | 92.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 92.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitchstone Court was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Farnley & Wortley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitchstone Court has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Farnley & Wortley and the 571st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Pitchstone Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-10-11 | £197,633 |
| 26 Pitchstone Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-01-05 | £190,299 |
| 6 Pitchstone Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-04-08 | £200,478 |
| 8 Pitchstone Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2021-12-10 | £193,520 |
| 20 Pitchstone Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-10-19 | £186,100 |
LS12 5SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS12 5SZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Spring Primary School Swinnow Lane , LS13 4QT | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Academy Ryecroft Academy , Stonebridge Grove LS12 5AW | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | 2out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 2,367 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 4,247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurant | 38 Butt Lane, Farnley | 518 yd | |
| The Beulah | Tong Road, Farnley | 1,007 yd | |
| Servest Canteen | First Bus Depot, Henconner Lane | 1,052 yd | |
| Sodexo (Greggs) | Greggs, Elmfield Way | 1,072 yd | |
| Gymfinity Kids | Unit 1A Elmfield Way, Bramley | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Line Social Club | Pudsey Road, Bramley | 590 yd | |
| Bramley Working Mens Club | 68 Elder Road, Bramley | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Road Fisheries | 160 Pudsey Road, Bramley | 357 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, The Gamecock | 574 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 4, The Gamecock | 579 yd | |
| Lorenzos Pizza | 158 Pudsey Road, Bramley | 590 yd | |
| Frionor Fisheries | 535 Tong Road, Farnley | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37 - 39 Ring Road Farnley, Farnley | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Primary School GAMBLE HILL DRIVE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Butt Lane Recreation Ground TONG DRIVE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Park Spring Primary School SWINNOW LANE | grass pitches | 711 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 | 178 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.