Kirkdale View is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 6AR 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 Kirkdale View, Leeds, LS12 6AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS12 6AP, LS12 6AZ, LS12 6AW, LS12 6AT, LS12 6AS, LS12 6LB, LS12 6AU, LS12 6LA, LS12 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS12 6AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 40.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 47.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 17.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 93.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 99% | 95.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 95.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkdale View was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kirkdale View has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 16th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Kirkdale View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-07-27 | £288,775 |
| 25 Kirkdale View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-29 | £203,234 |
| 6 Kirkdale View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-25 | £230,395 |
| 12 Kirkdale View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-31 | £226,250 |
| 33 Kirkdale View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-11-10 | £186,792 |
LS12 6AR 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Wortley Primary School Lower Wortley Road , LS12 4PX | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road , Farnley LS12 5LA | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawns Park Primary School Chapel Lane , Old Farnley LS12 5EX | 2out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whingate Primary School Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 1,720 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 4,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,816 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,390 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 | 1,234 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 4,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsys | 327A Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 434 yd | |
| Cafe Blanco | 285 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 515 yd | |
| The Lounge (Within The Big Word) | Link Up House, Ring Road Lower Wortley | 630 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | The Lettershop Group, Whitehall Road | 842 yd | |
| Souvlaki Corner | 100 Dixon Lane, Lower Wortley | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William IV | 301 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Top | 385 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 192 yd | |
| Eastern Food Services | 387 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 192 yd | |
| My Ngan | 11 Branch Road, Farnley | 461 yd | |
| Clarkies Traditional Fisheries | 195 - 197 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 507 yd | |
| Mekhong River | 201 Lower Wortley Road, Lower Wortley | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Wortley Primary School LOWER WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Lower Wortley Community Centre LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE LOWER WORTLEY ROAD | 471 yd | |
| Lower Wortley Methodist Church BRANCH ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Western Flatts Cliff Park GREEN HILL LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Cobden Primary School Cobden Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| West Leeds Rufc BLUE HILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.