Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds 112 · 4 sub-areas · 8,507 residents
Leeds 112 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 8,500 people and skewed heavily towards younger renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for roughly £960 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — though renters here spend a significant share of their take-home pay on housing. High work-from-home rates and 100% gigabit broadband coverage are notable draws.
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton 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 Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton?
2 parks and 2 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.
Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton in Leeds
Living in Leeds Dock, Hunslet & Stourton
Leeds 112 is one of the more rental-heavy pockets of Leeds, with fewer than a third of households owning their home. The age profile tells the story clearly — over four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34, which is unusually high even by city standards, and nearly 40% of households are single-person. This is an area shaped by young professionals and students rather than families putting down roots.
On cost, it sits at the more affordable end of the Leeds rental market. A two-bed runs around £960 a month, which is well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. The trade-off is affordability pressure in relative terms: renters here spend around 52% of take-home pay on rent, which is high — a reminder that lower absolute rents don't always mean lower financial strain when local salaries are modest. Median resident earnings sit at around £31,700 a year.
The demographic mix is notable. Around a quarter of households are in social rented housing — higher than many comparable Leeds neighbourhoods — while private renters account for just over 40%. Ethnic diversity is meaningful, with a diversity index of 40.3 and around one in four residents born outside the UK. Around 43% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, pointing to a graduate-heavy population.
Practically, the neighbourhood is well served by green space — around half of residents have a walkable green space within easy reach, and the nearest patch is under 400 metres away on average. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away (about a 30-minute walk, or a short bus or cycle ride), putting Leeds city centre within reach. Work-from-home is unusually common here, with nearly 39% of residents working remotely — the 100% gigabit broadband coverage supports that. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 112 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Leeds 112 suits younger renters and remote workers well — rents are below the national median, broadband is 100% gigabit, and nearly half of residents have green space within walking distance. The crime rate is high compared to the UK average, and the share of top-rated schools nearby is low, so it's less ideal for families. If you're early in your career or working from home, it's a reasonable base.
- What is the rent in Leeds 112?
- 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 city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year. The two-bed figure is noticeably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size.
- Is Leeds 112 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 226 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — significantly above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the higher-crime pockets within Leeds. The area sits in the more deprived half of English neighbourhoods by index score, which correlates with elevated crime rates. It's worth checking specific streets if personal safety is a deciding factor for you.
- What's the commute from Leeds 112 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 30 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km from the neighbourhood — about a 30-minute walk or a short bus or cycle ride. Around 39% of residents here work from home, so the commute question is less relevant for a large share of the population than it might be elsewhere.
- Who lives in Leeds 112?
- Mostly young renters. Over 41% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and nearly 40% of households are single-person. Around 43% hold a degree-level qualification. About a quarter of households are in social housing, and private renters account for another 41%. Ethnic diversity is moderate — around a quarter of residents were born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Leeds 112?
- There are 60 schools within 2 km of typical residents in the area. Around 46% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.3 km away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully, as quality varies significantly within that radius.
- How does Leeds 112 compare to other Leeds neighbourhoods for affordability?
- It's on the more affordable end in absolute terms — a two-bed at around £960 is below the UK national median. However, residents spend around 52% of take-home pay on rent, which is a high proportion. That gap reflects the relatively modest local salary level, with median resident earnings around £31,700 a year. The deposit-to-buy timeline of 2.8 years is relatively short for those considering purchasing.