Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill
Leeds 070 · 4 sub-areas · 6,836 residents
Leeds 070 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 6,800 people and sitting at a notably 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 2-bed. With a high share of families and significant social housing, it has a settled, community feel that distinguishes it from Leeds's more transient inner-city areas.
Osmondthorpe & Neville 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 demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill?
2 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill in Leeds
Living in Osmondthorpe & Neville Hill
Leeds 070 sits at the more affordable end of Leeds's housing market, and that shapes who lives here and what the area feels like day to day. Around half of households own their home, and a quarter are in social housing — a combination that gives the neighbourhood a more rooted, long-term feel than the student-heavy or young-professional districts closer to the city centre. It's a family area: more than one in four residents is under 18, which is noticeably above what you'd typically find in central Leeds.
The cost picture is the headline draw. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month, significantly below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size property. That's not a marginal saving — it's the kind of gap that makes a real difference to a household budget, especially with rent-to-take-home running at just over half of typical pay locally. The median house price sits at around £171,000, and the average deposit timeline is roughly 2.7 years — unusually short by modern UK standards.
The demographic mix here is fairly broad. Around one in five residents was born outside the UK, with an ethnic diversity index of 39 — more mixed than many suburban Leeds neighbourhoods, less so than the inner-city wards. Degree-level qualifications are held by around one in five adults, slightly below the Leeds city average, which matches the area's employment profile: a practical, working population rather than a graduate-heavy one.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 2.9 km away — roughly a 35-minute walk, or a short drive or bus ride. Just under half of residents commute by car, and just under one in five works from home. Gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, so remote working infrastructure is solid. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 070 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Leeds 070 is genuinely affordable, has a strong family feel, and half of residents own their home — all signs of a settled community. The trade-off is a crime rate noticeably above the national average and school Ofsted ratings below the national norm. It suits buyers and renters prioritising cost and community over proximity to the city centre.
- What is the rent in Leeds 070?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed about £1,119. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from Leeds-wide rental data. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year. Compared to the UK national median for a 2-bed of roughly £1,200, this area is notably cheaper.
- Is Leeds 070 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 134 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — meaningfully above the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood sits in the most deprived 20% of areas in England, which correlates with the higher crime figures. Anti-social behaviour and theft tend to dominate the local profile. Owner-occupied streets generally see lower rates than the surrounding area.
- What's the commute from Leeds 070 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.9 km away — a 35-minute walk or a quick bus or car trip. Just under half of residents drive to work. There's no tram or metro service. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 38 minutes away. Around 19% of residents work from home, supported by 100% gigabit broadband coverage.
- Who lives in Leeds 070?
- Mostly families and long-term residents. More than one in four people is under 18, and half of households own their home. Around a quarter are in social housing. Degree-holders make up about 21% of adults — slightly below the Leeds average — pointing to a working population in practical and trade-based jobs rather than graduate roles.
- What schools are near Leeds 070?
- There are 81 schools within typical catchment distance — a high count for a neighbourhood this size. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1 km away. For specific school names and catchment boundaries, check the Leeds City Council school finder.
- Is Leeds 070 good for families?
- The affordability and high proportion of families already here make it genuinely viable. More than one in four residents is under 18, and the 2.7-year deposit timeline is unusually short. School Ofsted ratings within catchment are below average, so families with strong preferences on school quality may want to check specific catchments carefully before committing.