Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane
Leeds 105 · 6 sub-areas · 10,190 residents
Leeds 105 is a predominantly residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 10,200 people. 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, giving the area a settled, family-oriented feel that sets it apart from Leeds's more transient inner-city neighbourhoods.
Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane 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 Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane in Leeds
Living in Robin Hood, Lofthouse & Middleton Lane
Leeds 105 sits firmly in the owner-occupier belt of Leeds, where the streets are quieter than the city centre and the demographic skew is clearly towards families and established residents rather than students or short-term renters. Around 70% of households own their home — well above what you'd find in many urban Leeds neighbourhoods — and that shapes everything from the pace of life to the condition of the housing stock.
Rent here is modest by almost any measure. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £960 a month, which is comfortably below the UK national median for that size. If you're weighing up Leeds 105 against pricier parts of the city, you're looking at genuine savings, though you'll be relying on a car for most journeys — just over half of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for only around 5% of trips.
The population is broadly spread across age groups, with under-18s making up nearly a quarter of residents. That family weight comes through in the data: couples with children make up more than a quarter of households. The degree-holding share sits at around 31%, roughly in line with the Leeds average, suggesting a mixed professional and skilled-trades community rather than a graduate-heavy enclave.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 33-minute walk, though most residents drive. The nearest major employment hub is around 43 minutes away by car or public transport. One practical upside: broadband here is 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 105 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. Leeds 105 is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with low crime relative to the city and genuinely affordable rents. The trade-off is that you'll need a car for most daily journeys — public transport links are limited — and the school quality picture is patchier than the national average, with around 58% of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- What is the rent in Leeds 105?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,119. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% in the past year.
- Is Leeds 105 safe?
- Relatively yes. The crime rate is around 69 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, modestly below the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's not the safest corner of Leeds, but it sits comfortably in the lower half of the crime distribution for the city.
- What's the commute from Leeds 105 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 54% of commuters use a car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.6 km away (roughly a 33-minute walk for those who don't drive to it). The nearest major employment hub is around 43 minutes by car or public transport. Over 35% of residents work from home, which softens the commute question considerably.
- Who lives in Leeds 105?
- Mainly families and established owner-occupiers. Nearly 71% of households own their home, over a quarter are couples with children, and almost a quarter of residents are under 18. It's a stable, settled community — not a transient or student-heavy neighbourhood.
- What schools are near Leeds 105?
- There are 50 schools within 2 km of typical residents — plenty of choice. Around 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.5 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted reports given the variation in quality across the catchment.
- Is Leeds 105 good for families?
- It suits families well in several respects: affordable rents, high owner-occupation, low crime, and a large number of nearby schools. The main caveat is that school quality is more mixed than the national norm, and the area is car-dependent — not ideal if you want to get around without driving.