Far Headingley & Weetwood
Leeds 109 · 7 sub-areas · 12,293 residents
Leeds 109 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 12,300 people and sitting comfortably at the more affordable end of the city's rental market. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £960 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed — and nearly half the residents work from home, giving it a quieter, settled feel than many inner-city areas.
Far Headingley & Weetwood 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. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Far Headingley & Weetwood?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 11 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Far Headingley & Weetwood in Leeds
Living in Far Headingley & Weetwood
Leeds 109 has the character of an established residential area where most people have planted proper roots. Around 63% of households are owner-occupied, which is high for a Leeds neighbourhood, and that shows in the streets — less turnover, more neighbours who've been there a while. Nearly half the working population (around 49%) work from home, so weekday mornings feel calmer here than in areas built around the school-run-and-commute rhythm.
On rent, it sits well below what you'd pay in comparable parts of southern England. A one-bed runs roughly £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed just over £1,100. Rents rose about 2.7% over the past year — modest compared to sharper increases elsewhere. Council tax (Band D) comes in at around £2,284 a year, and the median house price is roughly £289,000, putting the deposit timeline at about 4.6 years for a typical local earner.
The demographic profile leans younger-adult: around a third of residents are between 18 and 34, but there's also a solid family cohort, with roughly 18% of households being couples with children. It's a well-qualified area — 60% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, well above the Leeds average. The ethnic diversity index sits at 32, suggesting a moderately mixed community.
Greenspace is genuinely close — the nearest patch is under 310 metres away on average, and about half of residents are within easy walking distance of a park or green area. The nearest mainline rail station is around 1.6 km away, roughly a 20-minute walk. For sub-areas and streets within Leeds 109, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 109 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, well-qualified neighbourhood with low deprivation and crime rates below the national average. Owner-occupation is high, greenspace is close, and broadband is excellent. The trade-off is that nearby school ratings are below the national norm, so families should check individual schools carefully.
- What is the rent in Leeds 109?
- A one-bed runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed just over £1,100. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 2.7% over the past year.
- Is Leeds 109 safe?
- The crime rate is around 61 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80. Combined with low deprivation scores — it's among the least deprived 10–20% of areas nationally — it's one of the more secure parts of Leeds.
- What's the commute from Leeds 109 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 20 minutes away by car or public transport. Only about 6% of residents commute by public transport; 35% drive. Nearly half work from home, which is well above average and reduces pressure on local transport links.
- Who lives in Leeds 109?
- A mix of young professionals and established families. Around a third of residents are aged 18–34, 60% hold a degree-level qualification, and 63% own their home. It's a moderately diverse area with around 85% of residents born in the UK.
- What schools are near Leeds 109?
- There are 93 schools within 2 km, so there's no shortage of choice. However, only around 30% of those within catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.2 km away.
- Is Leeds 109 good for families?
- It has genuine family appeal — low crime, plenty of greenspace within walking distance, high owner-occupation, and good broadband. The weaker school ratings nearby are the main caveat; families should research specific schools before committing to a particular street.