Burley
Leeds 056 · 5 sub-areas · 9,280 residents
Leeds 056 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 9,280 people and skewed heavily towards young renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £960 a month, noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed and competitive even by Leeds standards. The standout fact: nearly two in three residents are aged 18 to 34.
Burley 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. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Burley?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 19 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Burley in Leeds
Living in Burley
This part of Leeds has the feel of a student and young-professional hub — high turnover, high energy, and a rental market that reflects it. Over 57% of households rent privately, one of the higher concentrations in the city, and the age profile is striking: around 63% of residents are between 18 and 34, which shapes everything from the local amenities to the noise levels on a Friday night.
The cost picture is one of the more compelling reasons to be here. A two-bed runs around £960 a month — well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and a fraction of what equivalent space costs in London. A one-bed comes in at about £771, making it genuinely accessible for a single renter on a typical salary. Council tax (Band D) sits at around £2,284 a year, broadly in line with the Leeds average.
Who lives here is pretty consistent: mostly younger renters, lots of single-person households (around 36%), and a degree-educated population — nearly 45% hold a degree-level qualification, well above the national average. Families with children are relatively rare; couples with children make up under 7% of households. The ethnic diversity index sits at 43.5, suggesting a moderately mixed community.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is under 500 metres away — roughly a six-minute walk — making it easy to get in and out of central Leeds. Greenspace is closer than you might expect for an inner urban area, with the nearest accessible green space around 213 metres away. For a closer look at specific streets and sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 056 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you're young, renting, and want affordable access to central Leeds with a lively atmosphere, it works well. The rail station is under 500 metres away, rents are competitive, and broadband is full gigabit. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and a school quality picture below the national norm — families with children should weigh those carefully.
- What is the rent in Leeds 056?
- A one-bed typically runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed around £1,119. These figures are estimates scaled from Leeds-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.7% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,284 a year.
- Is Leeds 056 safe?
- Crime runs at around 147 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly twice the UK national average. That's elevated, and worth factoring in. Areas with large young renting populations tend to have higher recorded crime, particularly theft and anti-social behaviour. Specific streets vary, so check street-level crime data before choosing a particular address.
- What's the commute from Leeds 056 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is under 500 metres away — about a six-minute walk. Around 37% of residents work from home, so many people here don't commute daily at all. Manchester is around 58 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Leeds 056?
- Predominantly young renters — around 63% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and 57% rent privately. Nearly 45% hold a degree-level qualification. Single-person households make up about 36% of the total. Families with children are relatively rare, making up under 7% of households.
- What schools are near Leeds 056?
- There are 80 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 1,065 metres away. Families should check individual catchment areas directly with Leeds City Council, as boundaries can be tight in this area.
- How affordable is Leeds 056 compared to the rest of the UK?
- Rent is competitive. A two-bed at around £960 a month is noticeably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200. The deposit savings timeline of 3.4 years is shorter than many UK cities. The main caveat is that rent takes up around 52% of typical take-home pay here — so salary level matters more than the headline rent figure.