Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West
Leeds 062 · 5 sub-areas · 7,817 residents
Leeds 062 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 7,800 people and notably more affordable than many parts of the city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — well below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and nearly seven in ten residents own their home, giving the area a settled, owner-occupied feel.
Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 10 restaurants and 4 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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Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West in Leeds
Living in Farsley South, Stanningley & Pudsey North West
Leeds 062 sits firmly in owner-occupier territory, which gives it a different feel from the student-heavy inner-city neighbourhoods that dominate many people's image of Leeds. Close to three-quarters of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage — unusually high for a city area — and the streets reflect that: quieter, family-oriented, with less of the churn you'd find closer to the university campuses.
The cost picture is one of the clearest reasons people land here. A 2-bed runs about £960 a month, noticeably below the UK national median of around £1,200, and the median home price sits at roughly £225,000, which translates to a deposit-saving timeline of around 3.5 years on local wages. That's tight but not unreasonable by northern city standards. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,284 a year — factor that in if you're budgeting carefully.
The people living here skew slightly older than the Leeds average. Around one in five residents is under 18, which points to a fair number of families with school-age children, and the 35–49 and 50–64 age bands are both well represented. Single-person households make up roughly a third of all homes. The ethnic diversity index is low at 12.2, and around 95% of residents were born in the UK — this is one of the more homogeneous parts of Leeds demographically.
Car use is the dominant commute mode — nearly half of working residents drive, and only around 6% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 850 metres away, about an 11-minute walk, and the area sits around 20 minutes from the nearest major employment hub. Working from home is significant here too: more than a third of residents work remotely at least some of the time. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable with no below-threshold connections, so connectivity isn't a concern. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 062 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood that suits families and older residents well. It's quieter and more residential than inner Leeds, with affordable rents and good broadband. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is below the national average, and car dependency is high.
- What is the rent in Leeds 062?
- A one-bedroom runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,119. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. All sit below the UK national median for equivalent property sizes.
- Is Leeds 062 safe?
- The crime rate is around 142 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's not the highest-crime area in Leeds, but it's not the quietest either. The more residential, owner-occupied streets tend to be calmer than areas near main roads.
- What's the commute from Leeds 062 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 850 metres away — roughly an 11-minute walk. Most residents drive: nearly half use a car to get to work, and only around 6% use public transport.
- Who lives in Leeds 062?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 70% of residents own their home. The age profile is broad, with a solid family population and a significant share of over-50s. Around 35% hold a degree. It's one of the more homogeneous parts of Leeds, with around 95% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Leeds 062?
- There are 89 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 37% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 705 metres away and worth prioritising in your search.
- How long is the train to Manchester from Leeds 062?
- The public transport journey to Manchester takes around 75 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 850 metres away on foot. Bear in mind that nearly half of residents drive rather than use rail or bus for their commute.