Collingham, Rigton & Harewood
Leeds 006 · 5 sub-areas · 7,532 residents
Leeds 006 is a settled, largely owner-occupied corner of Leeds, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £960 a month — notably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area consistently ranks among Leeds's lower-crime, higher-qualification neighbourhoods. Half the working-age population works from home, which shapes the character of the place significantly.
Collingham, Rigton & Harewood 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Collingham, Rigton & Harewood?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Collingham, Rigton & Harewood in Leeds
Living in Collingham, Rigton & Harewood
Leeds 006 has the feel of a mature suburban neighbourhood rather than a city-centre outpost. Owner-occupation here runs to nearly 87%, which is unusually high even by suburban standards, and it shows — streets tend to be quieter, turnover is low, and the demographic skews noticeably older than much of Leeds. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket is the single largest working-age group.
On cost, this part of Leeds sits at the affordable end of the national picture. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month, well under the UK median of roughly £1,200, and a one-bedroom starts at about £770. That said, rent has still crept up — about 2.7% over the past year. The median house price is around £569,000, which puts the deposit-saving timeline at roughly nine years on local salaries. Property is clearly the bigger stretch here than rent.
The demographic profile is distinctive. With over half of working-age residents holding a degree and a claimant unemployment rate of 4.7%, this is a well-qualified area with reasonably stable employment. The resident median salary sits at about £31,700 a year, close to the local workplace median of £33,000 — a narrow gap that suggests most residents work relatively nearby or from home. That work-from-home figure — just over 50% — is one of the most striking features of this neighbourhood and almost certainly inflates the area's day-time population.
In practical terms, the nearest mainline rail station is around 8.6 km away in a straight line — roughly a 108-minute walk, so realistically you'd drive or take a bus to reach it. Public transport use among residents is low at just 2.1%; the car is how most people get around. For day-to-day connectivity, the gigabit broadband coverage of 99.6% is a genuine asset for the large share working from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 006 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, low-crime parts of Leeds. Owner-occupation is around 87%, deprivation is among the lowest 10% nationally, and the crime rate — roughly 43 per 1,000 — is well under half the UK average. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school landscape that needs careful checking before committing.
- What is the rent in Leeds 006?
- A one-bedroom runs roughly £770 a month, a two-bedroom about £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,120. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents here are below the UK median for equivalent properties, though the private rental stock is limited — only about 9% of homes are privately rented.
- Is Leeds 006 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The recorded crime rate is around 43 per 1,000 residents a year, roughly half the UK national average. It also sits in the ninth decile for deprivation nationally, meaning it's among the least deprived 10% of English neighbourhoods. It's a quiet, low-turnover area.
- What's the commute from Leeds 006 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 45% commute by car and only 2% use public transport. There's no tram or metro service. The nearest mainline rail station is about 8.6 km away as the crow flies, so you'll need a car or bus to reach it. Over half of working-age residents work from home, which partly explains the low transit use.
- Who lives in Leeds 006?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around 27% of residents are 65 or over, and 23% are in the 50–64 bracket. Only 12% are aged 18–34. Nearly 87% own their home, and the area has a high degree-qualification rate of around 52%. It's one of the least transient neighbourhoods in Leeds.
- What schools are near Leeds 006?
- There are five schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 16% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just under 4 km away. With a small number of schools in the area, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries directly before deciding on a street.
- Is Leeds 006 good for families?
- It has real appeal — low crime, good deprivation rankings, and relatively affordable rents for the area. The caution is the schools picture: very few nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, so families should research individual catchments closely. The car-dependent nature of the area suits families with vehicles; it's harder without one.