Burmantofts
Leeds 065 · 4 sub-areas · 8,291 residents
Leeds 065 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 8,300 people and one of the most affordable parts of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £960 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though the area's high crime rate and below-average school ratings mean the low rents come with real trade-offs worth weighing carefully.
Burmantofts is a green, lower-density part of Leeds — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Burmantofts?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Burmantofts in Leeds
Living in Burmantofts
This part of Leeds sits firmly at the affordable end of the city's rental market, with a character shaped by high social-housing concentration and a young, diverse population. Around four in ten households are in social housing — an unusually high share — which keeps rents anchored well below what you'd pay in most comparable northern cities. The feel is working-class and residential, with greenspace close by: nearly three quarters of residents are within a short walk of a park or green area, and the nearest greenspace is only about 260 metres away on average.
The cost picture here is genuinely low. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month, and a one-bedroom starts at roughly £770. That's meaningful savings compared to Leeds's more central or suburban neighbourhoods, though it does come at a price — the rent-to-take-home ratio sits at around 52%, which is high relative to median resident earnings of about £31,700 a year. In plain terms: rents are cheap in absolute terms, but local salaries are modest enough that housing still consumes a significant chunk of income.
The population skews young and family-heavy. Nearly a third of residents are under 18, and the working-age group between 18 and 34 makes up about a quarter of the total. Ethnic diversity is well above the Leeds average, with only around 61% of residents born in the UK — reflecting a genuinely mixed, multicultural community. Single-person households account for 38% of the total, suggesting a mix of solo renters and family units rather than a uniformly couple-and-kids demographic.
Getting around is mostly by car — just over 40% of residents drive to work — with public transport used by around 22%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away (about a 35-minute walk, or a short drive). There's no metro or tram service within realistic reach. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how connectivity varies across the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 065 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low — a two-bedroom runs about £960 a month — and greenspace is close by, with most residents within walking distance of a park. The trade-offs are a high crime rate (more than double the UK average) and below-average school ratings. It suits people who need to keep costs down and can look past those drawbacks.
- What is the rent in Leeds 065?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom around £960, and a three-bedroom approximately £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. They're among the lower rents you'll find in Leeds, though they still eat around half of the typical resident's take-home pay.
- Is Leeds 065 safe?
- Crime runs high here — around 211 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is more than double the UK national rate. The area sits in the most deprived decile nationally, which correlates with elevated crime across most urban areas. It's worth checking the Police UK street-level map for the specific streets you're considering before committing.
- What's the commute from Leeds 065 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away — a short drive or about a 35-minute walk. From there you can reach Leeds city centre by train or bus. There's no metro or tram service in this part of Leeds. Around 41% of residents drive to work, and 22% use public transport.
- Who lives in Leeds 065?
- A young, diverse, and predominantly renting community. Nearly a third of residents are under 18, and around 40% of households are in social housing. Ethnic diversity is well above the Leeds average, with roughly 39% of residents born outside the UK. Owner-occupation is low at just 24%, and the typical resident earns around £31,700 a year.
- What schools are near Leeds 065?
- There are 107 schools within 2 km, so options aren't scarce. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 530 metres away. If school quality is a deciding factor, check individual Ofsted reports and live catchment boundaries before you settle on a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leeds 065?
- Very affordable by most UK standards. The median sale price is around £128,000, and the typical deposit is achievable in about two years of savings — one of the lower hurdles in Leeds. Low property prices reflect the area's deprivation profile, so it's worth going in with clear eyes about what the neighbourhood currently offers.