Pudsey South West
Leeds 076 · 5 sub-areas · 9,583 residents
Leeds 076 is a residential stretch within Leeds, home to around 9,600 people and strongly owner-occupied by local standards. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and over seven in ten households own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving the area a settled, family-oriented feel.
Pudsey South 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 Pudsey South West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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 South West in Leeds
Living in Pudsey South West
This part of Leeds sits firmly in the owner-occupied, family-end of the city's housing market. The tenure split tells the story — nearly three quarters of households own their home, which is unusually high for an inner Leeds neighbourhood and reflects a more established, rooted community rather than the transient rental base you'd find closer to the city centre. Age spread is genuinely even across the lifecycle: roughly equal shares of under-18s, young adults, working-age adults and older residents, which is unusual and reinforces that settled character.
Rents are competitive. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month, which sits well below the UK national median for a comparable property. Even a three-bedroom comes in at around £1,120, which makes this a realistic option for families who might otherwise be priced into cheaper commuter areas. The trade-off is that rent still takes up a significant chunk of a typical pay packet — just over half of take-home pay at median earnings — so it's affordable by Leeds standards, but not effortless.
The resident workforce skews towards car commuting: around 54% drive to work, and just over 5% rely on public transport. Working from home is notably common, at nearly a third of residents — above what you'd see in more central neighbourhoods. That balance suits people whose jobs are flexible or who need occasional rather than daily city-centre access.
Greenspace is close: the typical resident is under 300 metres from the nearest green area, and nearly two thirds of the neighbourhood's residents are within easy walking distance of accessible greenspace. For families with children — and there are plenty, with households with children making up nearly a quarter of all homes — that daily practical asset counts. For a fuller picture of streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 076 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with strong owner-occupation and good greenspace access — most residents are within a short walk of green areas. Rents are competitive by Leeds standards, and the working-from-home rate is high, which suits flexible workers. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment is patchy, and crime runs slightly above the national average.
- What is the rent in Leeds 076?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year. That puts two-bedroom costs well below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a comparable property.
- Is Leeds 076 safe?
- The crime rate is around 98 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's in the mid-range for an urban Leeds neighbourhood rather than at the sharp end. The area sits in deprivation decile 6.6 out of 10, suggesting broadly average socioeconomic conditions. Check police.uk for street-level detail before committing.
- What's the commute from Leeds 076 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 29 minutes away by public transport or car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6km away — about a 20-minute walk. Most residents drive to work (54%), with only around 5% using public transport. There's no metro or tram service in this area.
- Who lives in Leeds 076?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — nearly three quarters of households own their home, which is high for this part of Leeds. The age spread is unusually even, with roughly equal shares at every life stage. Around a quarter of households are couples with children. It's a relatively settled, established community with a UK-born share of 92%.
- What schools are near Leeds 076?
- There are 56 schools within 2km of typical residents, so options are plentiful. Around 49% of those schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.5km away, about a 19-minute walk. Catchment boundaries in Leeds can be tight, so it's worth checking individual admissions areas carefully.
- Is Leeds 076 good for families?
- It has several family-friendly markers: strong owner-occupation, nearly 300 metres average distance to greenspace, and 63% of residents within easy walking distance of accessible green areas. Around a quarter of households are couples with children. The main caution for families is school quality — only around half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, which is below the national average.