Moor Allerton
Leeds 018 · 4 sub-areas · 6,548 residents
Leeds 018 is a predominantly residential pocket of Leeds with around 6,500 people and a notably high share of social housing compared with the rest of the city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £960 a month — comfortably below the UK average for a 2-bed — making it one of the more affordable parts of Leeds for renters working with a tighter budget.
Moor Allerton 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 demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Moor Allerton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Moor Allerton in Leeds
Living in Moor Allerton
Leeds 018 reads differently from the leafier, more affluent parts of the city. This is a working neighbourhood — a high share of social tenants, a strong family presence, and a cost profile that makes it genuinely accessible. Around 27% of residents are under 18, which is a notably high child population by Leeds standards, and single-person households account for roughly a third of all homes.
On cost, it's one of the cheaper parts of Leeds. A 2-bed runs about £960 a month — well under the UK median for a two-bedroom property. That affordability comes with context: rent still eats up around 52% of median take-home pay here, which reflects how modest local wages are rather than rents being steep. The median resident salary sits at around £31,700 a year, broadly in line with workplace salaries in the area.
The social mix is distinctive. Nearly 39% of housing is social rented — a share that stands well above the Leeds average — while private renting accounts for only around 12% of tenures. Owner-occupation sits at just under half. Ethnically, the area is more diverse than much of the wider city, with an ethnic diversity index of 58.4 and around 76% of residents born in the UK.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.4 km away — about a 55-minute walk, so most people drive or get the bus. Almost half of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for just 9% of journeys. On the upside, every property here has access to full gigabit broadband. For greenspace, the nearest park or open space is less than 400 metres away on average, and around 37% of the area falls within walkable distance of green space.
For sub-area breakdowns and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 018 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — 2-beds run around £960 a month — with good greenspace access and fast broadband. It's a family-oriented, community-feel neighbourhood. The trade-offs are a higher-than-average crime rate and a below-average share of top-rated schools nearby, so it suits buyers and renters who prioritise value and space over polish.
- What is the rent in Leeds 018?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £771 a month, a two-bedroom around £960, and a three-bedroom around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.7% over the past year, a relatively modest increase.
- Is Leeds 018 safe?
- Crime runs at roughly 126 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably above the UK average of around 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the more deprived third of English neighbourhoods by IMD score, which tends to correlate with higher crime figures. Checking street-level data for specific roads you're considering is worth doing.
- What's the commute from Leeds 018 to Leeds city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 4.4 km away, so most residents drive — around 49% commute by car. Public transport is limited, accounting for only 9% of journeys. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 55 minutes away. Working from home is common here, with around 30% of residents doing so.
- Who lives in Leeds 018?
- Predominantly families — over 27% of residents are under 18, one of the higher child-population shares in Leeds. A large proportion of homes are socially rented (nearly 39%), and owner-occupation sits just under half. It's a diverse neighbourhood, with around 24% of residents born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Leeds 018?
- There are 68 schools within typical catchment distance, so supply isn't the issue. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 1,400 metres away. Check the Leeds City Council school finder for current catchment maps and up-to-date Ofsted ratings.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leeds 018?
- The median sale price is just under £261,000, and on a typical local salary you'd save a deposit in around four years — better than much of Leeds. That said, the median resident salary is around £31,700 a year, so mortgage affordability still requires careful budgeting.