Roundhay West
Leeds 024 · 4 sub-areas · 6,143 residents
Leeds 024 is a predominantly residential part of Leeds, home to around 6,100 people and strongly owner-occupied — over eight in ten households own their home. A typical two-bedroom lets for around £960 a month, noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed, and the area sits in the least-deprived tenth of neighbourhoods in England.
Roundhay West 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; 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 Roundhay West?
3 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Roundhay West in Leeds
Living in Roundhay West
Leeds 024 stands apart from much of the city by how settled it feels. The owner-occupation rate — just over 80% — is unusually high for an urban neighbourhood, and the demographic profile reflects that: a high share of families with children, a strong 35–49 age bracket, and very low social housing. It's the kind of area where people tend to stay rather than pass through.
On cost, this neighbourhood is genuinely competitive. A two-bedroom home runs around £960 a month — well under the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a two-bed. One-beds start at about £771 a month, and three-beds average around £1,119. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,284 a year. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £437,000, which puts the deposit-saving horizon at around seven years on local incomes — not trivial, but achievable relative to many parts of the UK.
Around 57% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is well above the Leeds average and points to a professional, white-collar population. The unemployment claimant rate is 4.7%, and the median resident salary is around £31,700 a year. Nearly half of residents — 46% — work from home at least some of the time, which has shaped demand in the area and helps explain why weekday streets feel quieter than comparable outer-city zones.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5,250 metres away — about a 65-minute walk, so most residents drive or cycle. Car use is the dominant commute mode at around 42% of residents. The nearest major employment hub is about 66 minutes away by public transport or car. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of the area, so working from home is genuinely practical here.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 024 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, family-friendly parts of Leeds. Over 80% of households own their home, crime is well below the national average, and it sits in the least-deprived decile in England. The trade-off is that you'll need a car — the nearest rail station is over 5 km away — and school ratings are mixed compared to the national picture.
- What is the rent in Leeds 024?
- A one-bed runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed roughly £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 2.7% over the past year — a relatively modest increase.
- Is Leeds 024 safe?
- Yes, by national standards it's quite safe. The crime rate is around 51 per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's high owner-occupation and low deprivation score both correlate with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from Leeds 024 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 42% commute by car, and nearly half work from home. The nearest mainline rail station is over 5 km away. The nearest major employment hub is roughly 66 minutes away by public transport or car, and there's no tram or metro service in this area.
- Who lives in Leeds 024?
- Predominantly families and established owner-occupiers. Over 80% own their home, the 35–49 age group is the largest adult cohort, and under-18s make up 23% of residents. Around 57% hold a degree-level qualification — well above the Leeds average — pointing to a professional residential base.
- What schools are near Leeds 024?
- There are 53 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 63% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 479 metres away. For specific school names, admission zones, and current ratings, check the Leeds City Council school finder.
- How affordable is buying a home in Leeds 024?
- The median sale price is around £437,000. On the local median salary of about £31,700 a year, saving a deposit takes roughly seven years — stretching but broadly in line with many well-regarded outer-city neighbourhoods. Renting first while saving is a common route here.