Pudsey North East
Leeds 068 · 5 sub-areas · 7,643 residents
Leeds 068 is a residential area within Leeds, home to around 7,600 people and notably more affordable than the city's inner core. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed. Around a quarter of homes are socially rented, which is notably above the Leeds average and shapes the character of the area.
Pudsey North East 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 Pudsey North East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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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Pudsey North East in Leeds
Living in Pudsey North East
Leeds 068 has a more settled, mixed feel than the student-heavy inner suburbs closer to the university. Owner-occupation runs at nearly 60%, which is high for a Leeds neighbourhood, and there's a significant social housing presence — around one in four homes is socially rented. That mix tends to produce streets that feel lived-in rather than transient, with a broader age spread than you'd find in, say, Headingley or Hyde Park.
On cost, this is one of the more affordable corners of Leeds. A two-bed comes in at around £960 a month, which puts it noticeably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200. The trade-off is that only around 29% of schools within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a significant gap from the national benchmark of roughly 89%. If schools are a priority, check individual catchments carefully; the nearest Outstanding school is just over a kilometre away.
The age profile here is broader than many inner-Leeds neighbourhoods. Around one in five residents is under 18, and the 65-plus group accounts for nearly 18% — both figures pointing to genuine family and older-resident settlement rather than a revolving door of young renters. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes, which is fairly typical for a mid-sized urban area.
Most residents drive to work — over half do — and only about 8% rely on public transport. Working from home is meaningful here, at around 27%, which is above the national norm. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away, about a 14-minute walk. For everyday errands, greenspace is accessible: the nearest park or green area is around 400 metres away, and about 43% of residents are within easy walking distance of greenspace.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Leeds 068.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 068 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, mixed-tenure residential area with relatively affordable rents and a broad age mix. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of Good or Outstanding schools within catchment distance. It suits buyers and renters who want space and value over proximity to the city's busier neighbourhoods.
- What is the rent in Leeds 068?
- A one-bed typically costs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed roughly £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. All three are below the UK national medians for their bedroom count, making this one of the more affordable parts of Leeds.
- Is Leeds 068 safe?
- The crime rate runs at around 122 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not the highest-crime area in Leeds, but it's above the national norm. Safety varies by street, with more settled, owner-occupied pockets generally recording fewer incidents.
- What's the commute from Leeds 068 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away — a 14-minute walk. From there, the city centre is a short train ride. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, which accounts for only about 8% of commuter journeys. The nearest major employment hub is around 21 minutes away.
- Who lives in Leeds 068?
- A broad mix — around 60% owner-occupiers, nearly 25% social renters, and 15% private renters. The age spread is wide, with meaningful shares of under-18s and over-65s as well as working-age adults. It's more family-settled than the student-heavy inner suburbs, with around one in three households living alone.
- What schools are near Leeds 068?
- There are 92 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue — but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully before choosing where to rent or buy.
- Is Leeds 068 affordable to buy in?
- By Leeds standards, yes. The median house price is around £208,000, and on local wages it takes roughly 3.3 years to save a deposit — competitive by national standards. Renters face a tighter picture, with rent absorbing around 52% of take-home pay at the median, so budgeting carefully matters here.