Brown Lane West is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS12 6BH is located in the Beeston & Holbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brown Lane West, Leeds, LS12 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 0DS, LS12 6LT, LS12 6ET, LS11 0DN, LS11 0EN, LS12 6BY, LS11 0EF, LS12 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS12 6BH is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 48% | 41.6% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 52% | 58.4% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 6BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 42% | 54.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 26% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 37.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 18% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 24.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 22.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.4% | 70.1% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 72.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 72.5% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 16.6% | 13.0% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 73.2% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Lane West was 421.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.9% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brown Lane West has the 10th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 103rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Brown Lane West, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1997-06-30 | £160,049 |
LS12 6BH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road Primary School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Lanes Primary School Stradbroke Way , Wortley LS12 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Primary School Town Street , LS11 8PN | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Strawberry Lane , Tong Road LS12 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 2,907 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 3,282 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 | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,613 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 | 3,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 803 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotork UK Ltd | 9 Brown Lane West, Holbeck | 19 yd | |
| Brown Lane Deli | Cafe Adjacent To 18, Brown Lane West | 20 yd | |
| Clip N Climb Leeds | Unit 3 Tristram Centre, Brown Lane West | 77 yd | |
| The Mailbox | 7 Carlton Court, Holbeck | 159 yd | |
| West Vale Deli | First Floor, 6 West Vale | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Hotel | 150 Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 663 yd | |
| The Old Peacock | 251 Elland Road, Beeston | 878 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 20 St Matthews Street, Holbeck | 954 yd | |
| The Railway Club | Driver Terrace, Wortley | 985 yd | |
| West Leeds Sports And Social Club | 28 Redshaw Road, Upper Armley | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kabin | Roadside Cafe, Lowfields Road North | 335 yd | |
| Fresh | 8 Crosby Street, Holbeck | 825 yd | |
| Noi's Thai Kitchen | Old Peacock, Elland Road | 844 yd | |
| Graveleys Elland Road | 261 Elland Road, Holbeck | 878 yd | |
| Subway (Elland Road) | Ground Floor, 247 Elland Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland Road Express | 255 Elland Road, Beeston | 871 yd | |
| Asda (Wortley) | Oldfield Lane, Wortley | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Leeds High School (Holbeck Campus) (Closed) Brown Lane East | 304 yd | |
| Ingram Road MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 BROWN LANE EAST | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| New Wortley Recreation Ground WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE OLDFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Leeds United Fc (Elland Road) Elland Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| New Wortley Community Centre TONG ROAD | 961 yd | |
| St Matthews Community Centre ST. MATTHEWS STREET | 989 yd | |
| Beggars Hill UNIT 4-5 UNIT 4-5 REVIE ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| West Leeds Arlfc Redshaw Road | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Holbeck Moor HOLBECK MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 14.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.