Middleton Town Street
Leeds 099 · 5 sub-areas · 8,260 residents
Leeds 099 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 8,260 people and sitting at a noticeably affordable end of the city's rental market. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £960 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed — and nearly two-thirds of residents own their home, giving it a more settled, owner-occupier feel than many inner-Leeds areas.
Middleton Town Street 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 Middleton Town Street?
3 parks 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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Middleton Town Street in Leeds
Living in Middleton Town Street
This part of Leeds has a distinctly suburban character — predominantly owner-occupied housing, a broad spread of ages, and a pace that's quieter than the city centre neighbourhoods closer to the university or LS1. Around 62% of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, which is high by Leeds standards and gives streets here a more rooted, long-term community feel.
On cost, Leeds 099 sits towards the affordable end of the Leeds rental market. A two-bed runs around £960 a month, and a three-bed comes in at roughly £1,119 — both meaningfully below the UK national two-bed median of around £1,200. That said, rent still accounts for a significant share of take-home pay: expect to put roughly half your monthly earnings towards rent if you're on a typical local salary. Buying is more accessible than in many cities — the median sale price is around £194,000, and you'd need about three years of saving to build a deposit, which is relatively quick by UK standards.
The neighbourhood skews slightly towards families and established households. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up around 21% of households. Single-person households are also common at 30%, so it's not exclusively family territory. Around 27% of residents hold a degree, slightly below the Leeds city average for more central areas.
Getting around relies heavily on the car — over half of residents drive to work, and there's no realistic metro or tram option here. The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.5 km away. Public transport accounts for just under 10% of commutes, while a notable 26% work from home. Full gigabit broadband is available to all premises, which makes remote working practical. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 099 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quieter, predominantly owner-occupied part of Leeds with a family-friendly feel and relatively affordable rents. The trade-off is that crime is above the national average and you'll almost certainly need a car to get around comfortably. It suits people who want suburban stability over city-centre energy.
- What is the rent in Leeds 099?
- A one-bed runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed roughly £1,119. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from city-level ONS data. That makes the area noticeably cheaper than the UK national median two-bed rent of around £1,200.
- Is Leeds 099 safe?
- Crime runs at around 153 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average. It's worth checking Police.uk for street-level data on the specific road you're considering, as crime isn't evenly spread. The area sits in the more deprived half of English neighbourhoods by the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
- What's the commute from Leeds 099 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — 56% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.5 km away. Public transport options are limited, with no metro or tram service in the area. The nearest major employment hub is around 53 minutes away by public transport or car. Working from home is a realistic option given 100% gigabit broadband coverage.
- Who lives in Leeds 099?
- Mostly settled, owner-occupying families. Around 62% of residents own their home, nearly a quarter are under 18, and couples with children make up 21% of households. It's not a student or young-professional stronghold — the degree-qualified share sits at 27%, below more central Leeds neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Leeds 099?
- There are 65 schools within 2 km, though around 68% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 2 km away. Check the Leeds City Council admissions tool and Ofsted's website to see which schools cover your specific address.
- Is it worth buying rather than renting in Leeds 099?
- The case for buying is relatively strong here. The median sale price is around £194,000, and on a typical local salary of around £31,700 you'd need about three years to save a deposit — one of the faster timelines in Yorkshire. Renting still takes around half of take-home pay, so buying makes financial sense if you're planning to stay.