Bramley Park South
Leeds 058 · 4 sub-areas · 6,081 residents
Leeds 058 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 6,100 people and carrying one of the more affordable rent profiles in the city. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £960 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though a crime rate roughly twice the national average is the main trade-off. Greenspace is close, broadband is full gigabit, and the nearest rail station is under 10 minutes on foot.
Bramley Park South is a mid-density neighbourhood of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bramley Park South?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,130 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Bramley Park South in Leeds
Living in Bramley Park South
This part of Leeds sits at the more affordable end of the city's rental market, and that shapes who you'll find here. It's a neighbourhood with a genuinely mixed character — a significant share of social housing alongside private renters and owner-occupiers, which gives the streets a less transient feel than some inner-city areas, but also points to some real deprivation in parts of the postcode.
The cost picture is one of the clearest draws. A two-bedroom home at around £960 a month is meaningfully below the national benchmark of roughly £1,200, and the median house price of just under £177,000 means a deposit is achievable faster than almost anywhere else in England — around 2.8 years of saving on a typical local salary. That salary, roughly £31,700 a year, is modest but lines up closely with what jobs in the area actually pay, so residents aren't being squeezed by a commuter premium.
Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, which points to a family-heavy population, and the neighbourhood backs that up with a reasonable spread of schools within reach — 64 within a 2km radius. Greenspace is genuinely close, with over 70% of residents within easy walking distance of a park or open space, and the nearest is under 250 metres away on average.
The crime rate — around 159 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — is the number that will give pause. That's roughly twice the UK average, and it's the honest trade-off for the lower rents. The deprivation index (IMD decile of around 2) confirms this is one of the more challenged parts of Leeds, and that context is worth weighing before committing.
For transport, the nearest mainline rail station is around 740 metres away — roughly a 9-minute walk — and puts the city's wider network within reach. There's no metro or tram service. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how different parts of the neighbourhood vary.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 058 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The rents are affordable, greenspace is genuinely close, and the rail station is under 10 minutes on foot. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and a deprivation profile that puts it in the bottom 20% of English neighbourhoods. For buyers or renters on a tight budget who can look past that, it offers real value.
- What is the rent in Leeds 058?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom around £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from Leeds-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% in the past year.
- Is Leeds 058 safe?
- Crime runs at about 159 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly twice the UK national average. It's the clearest downside of living here and the main reason rents are lower than comparable areas. Parts of the neighbourhood are more affected than others, so it's worth visiting at different times of day before committing.
- What's the commute from Leeds 058 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 740 metres away — roughly a 9-minute walk — and puts Leeds city centre within easy reach. The nearest major employment hub is approximately 15 minutes away. Around half of residents commute by car, and just over 22% work from home.
- Who lives in Leeds 058?
- A mixed community — roughly split between owner-occupiers (39%), social renters (37%), and private renters (21%). Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a family-heavy population. Around 27% are in the 18–34 age bracket. It's predominantly UK-born, with relatively low ethnic diversity compared to other inner Leeds areas.
- What schools are near Leeds 058?
- There are 64 schools within 2km — a high count. Around 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 670 metres away. Check Leeds City Council's admissions portal for current catchment boundaries, as proximity doesn't guarantee a place.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leeds 058?
- The median house price is around £177,000 — low by national standards. On a typical local salary of roughly £31,700 a year, you'd save a deposit in approximately 2.8 years, which is one of the faster timescales in England. First-time buyers will find this area significantly more accessible than most of Leeds.