East End Park & Richmond Hill
Leeds 075 · 6 sub-areas · 12,041 residents
Leeds 075 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 12,000 people and one of the city's more affordable areas to rent. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £960 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. With nearly a third of working-age residents working from home, it draws a younger, degree-educated crowd who value access over commute time.
East End Park & Richmond Hill 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 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 East End Park & Richmond Hill?
The area is unusually green for its density — 11 parks and 2 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
East End Park & Richmond Hill in Leeds
Living in East End Park & Richmond Hill
This part of Leeds skews young and renting. Nearly 44% of residents are aged 18–34 — one of the higher concentrations you'll find anywhere in the city — and the area feels it: high single-person household rates, a rental market that turns over regularly, and a strong working-from-home culture. Around a third of residents work from home, which shapes the daily rhythm here in ways you'd notice.
The cost picture is one of the better arguments for moving here. A two-bedroom comes in at around £960 a month, well below the national two-bed median of roughly £1,200. Even a three-bedroom sits at just over £1,100. That affordability is reflected in house prices too — the median sale price is under £150,000, and the typical deposit takes just 2.3 years to save on a local salary. Council tax at Band D runs about £2,284 a year, broadly in line with Leeds as a whole.
The demographic mix is genuinely varied. The ethnic diversity index sits at 47, reflecting a neighbourhood where nearly 30% of residents were born outside the UK. Social housing makes up 28% of tenures — above the Leeds average — alongside a large private-rented sector at nearly half of all households. Only around one in five homes is owner-occupied, so this is firmly a renting neighbourhood.
One practical note on transport: there's no metro or tram service here — the nearest would be over 30 km away — so most journeys rely on the car or bus. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.8 km away, around a 23-minute walk. The rail journey to Manchester takes about 70 minutes. The greenspace situation is genuinely good: almost all residents are within walking distance of a park or green area, with the nearest just 180 metres away on average.
For a fuller picture of specific streets and sub-areas within Leeds 075, see the streets and sub-areas below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 075 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Rents are low by national standards, greenspace is genuinely accessible, and the broadband infrastructure is excellent. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a below-average share of highly rated schools nearby. It suits younger renters and those working from home more than it does families prioritising safety and schools.
- What is the rent in Leeds 075?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom just over £1,100. These figures are neighbourhood-level estimates scaled from city-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year.
- Is Leeds 075 safe?
- Crime here runs high — around 160 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly double the UK national rate. That's a meaningful figure and worth weighing seriously. It's worth visiting the area at different times of day to get a feel for it before committing.
- What's the commute from Leeds 075 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.8 km away — roughly a 23-minute walk. Most residents commute by car (30%) or work from home entirely (33%); only around 11% use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in Leeds 075?
- Predominantly young, single renters — nearly 44% of residents are aged 18–34, and 42% of households are single-person. Around 48% of homes are privately rented and 28% are social housing. It's a culturally mixed area, with 30% of residents born outside the UK and an ethnic diversity index of 47.
- What schools are near Leeds 075?
- There are 130 schools within 2 km, but only around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 835 metres away. If schools are a priority, check current Ofsted ratings directly before making a decision.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leeds 075?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median sale price is just under £147,000, and on a typical local salary it takes around 2.3 years to save a deposit. That's significantly better than most UK cities and makes it a realistic option for first-time buyers on modest incomes.