Tingley East & East Ardsley
Leeds 107 · 4 sub-areas · 7,375 residents
Leeds 107 is a suburban neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 7,375 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and more settled than much of the city. Nearly seven in ten households own their home, making it one of the more owner-occupied corners of Leeds.
Tingley East & East Ardsley 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Tingley East & East Ardsley?
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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Tingley East & East Ardsley in Leeds
Living in Tingley East & East Ardsley
Leeds 107 sits firmly in the suburban grain of the city — mostly owner-occupied streets, a broad age spread, and a noticeably quieter feel than the inner-city neighbourhoods closer to the university and city centre. Around two in three households own their home, which shapes the character: this isn't transient student territory, it's the kind of place people move to and stay.
Rents are competitive. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month — well under the UK median of roughly £1,200 for a 2-bed. Even a three-bedroom property comes in at about £1,119 a month, which gives families meaningful space at a price that's hard to match in most English cities. Rents have crept up by around 2.7% over the past year, but the starting point is low enough that affordability remains real.
The population skews broad rather than young. Around a fifth are under 18, another fifth are in their 50s and early 60s, and the 65-plus group makes up about 18% of residents. The 18–34 cohort — the usual marker of a rental-heavy neighbourhood — accounts for only around one in five, reinforcing that this is a family and established-household area rather than a young-professional hub.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away — about a 31-minute walk, or a short drive. Most residents get around by car: around 61% commute that way. The nearest major employment centre is accessible in around 40 minutes. Greenspace is close; about two-thirds of residents are within easy walking distance of parks or open land, and the average distance to the nearest green space is just 264 metres. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 107 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you want a settled, suburban feel with affordable rents and easy access to green space — around 66% of residents are within walking distance of parks — it delivers. It's quieter and more owner-occupied than inner Leeds, which suits families and established households. It's less suited to those wanting a lively, walkable urban scene.
- What is the rent in Leeds 107?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen around 2.7% in the past year, but the area remains noticeably cheaper than the UK median for equivalent bedroom sizes.
- Is Leeds 107 safe?
- Crime sits at around 104 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, above the UK national rate of roughly 80. That's common across many urban and suburban Leeds areas rather than specific to this neighbourhood. As with anywhere, rates vary by street and sub-area, so local knowledge is worth seeking out alongside the aggregate figures.
- What's the commute from Leeds 107 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — about 61% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.5 km away. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 40 minutes by public transport or car. Only about 4% of residents use public transport for their commute, which reflects the limited bus and rail frequency in this part of Leeds.
- Who lives in Leeds 107?
- Mostly settled, older households — around 22% are aged 50–64 and 18% are 65 or over. About two in three households own their home. There's a meaningful social housing presence (19% of tenures). It's not a particularly student or young-professional area; the 18–34 cohort makes up only about a fifth of residents.
- What schools are near Leeds 107?
- There are 18 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.3 km away. It's worth checking catchment boundaries directly with Leeds City Council's admissions team before choosing a street.
- How is the broadband in Leeds 107?
- Full gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises in Leeds 107, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation minimum. That's genuinely strong coverage and makes the area well-suited to home working or hybrid arrangements.