Postcode local report
LS12 5LE local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Leeds
LocaleIQ report for LS12 5LE: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for LS12 5LE
Generated 26 Apr 2026LS12 5LE sits in Farnley & Wortley, Leeds. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (60/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 60/100 (Watch).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-14% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 1,469 people per sq km.
- 8 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 2 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 11 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 7 Branch Place Farnley Leeds LS12 5PT Branch Place
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Dec 2028 - 326 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 10 Cobden Terrace Farnley Leeds LS12 5LE Cobden Terrace
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
27 Apr 2028 - 0 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Cobden Terrace Farnley Leeds LS12 5LE Cobden Terrace
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
18 Mar 2028 - 0 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 66 Cow Close Road Farnley Leeds LS12 5PD Cow Close Road
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Mar 2028 - 55 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 34 Cobden Road Farnley Leeds LS12 5LB Cobden Road
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2027 - 57 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by YORKSHIRE WATER. Highway authority: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 - 367 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 64 Bawn Approach Farnley Leeds LS12 5BR Bawn Approach
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Jun 2027 - 664 m - Leeds HMO Public Register
New service connection on Footway, Carriageway
New service connection (Works planned) promoted by NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC. Highway authority: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
24 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 - 693 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for LS12 5LE
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Common questions about LS12 5LE
Is LS12 5LE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 60/100 (Watch). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS12 5LE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS12 5LE?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS12 5LE?
LocaleIQ matched LS12 5LE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.