Whinmoor
Leeds 029 · 5 sub-areas · 8,928 residents
Leeds 029 is a residential neighbourhood in Leeds, home to around 8,900 people and sitting at a noticeably different price point from the city's inner areas. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £960 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed — and the area skews more towards owner-occupation than most of Leeds, with nearly two in three households owning their home.
Whinmoor 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 Whinmoor?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Whinmoor in Leeds
Living in Whinmoor
Leeds 029 has a settled, family-oriented feel that sets it apart from Leeds's denser, more transient inner neighbourhoods. More than two in three households own their home — well above the city average — and the age spread is relatively even, suggesting long-term residents rather than a population in flux. It's suburban in character: car-dependent, quiet, and oriented around family life rather than nightlife or student activity.
On cost, it sits at the affordable end of the Leeds spectrum. A two-bed runs around £960 a month, comfortably below the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and median house prices are in the region of £247,000 — manageable enough that first-time buyers can realistically reach a deposit in under four years at typical saving rates. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,284 a year, in line with the wider Leeds rate.
The demographic profile here is notably different from Leeds's inner core. Children under 18 make up nearly a quarter of the population, which is higher than the city average, and the 35–49 bracket — typically the family-formation years — is well represented. Over-65s account for nearly one in five residents, pointing to an older settled layer alongside the families. Private renting is unusually low at under 10%, with social housing making up around 22% of tenure — a mix that speaks to long-established, stable communities rather than high turnover.
Around 87% of greenspace is within walkable distance, and the nearest park or open space is under 200 metres from the typical home — a genuine plus for families with young children. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.4 km away (about a 42-minute walk or a short drive), so most residents rely on cars: over half commute by car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 029 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a quiet, settled, family-oriented area with good greenspace — nearly 87% of residents are within walking distance of open space. It's affordable relative to UK norms, and owner-occupation is high. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, public transport is limited, and the share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding is well below the national average.
- What is the rent in Leeds 029?
- A one-bed typically runs around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed around £1,119. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 2.7% over the past year. All three are below the UK national median for their bedroom size.
- Is Leeds 029 safe?
- Crime runs at around 118 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not among Leeds's highest-crime areas, but it's not the lowest either. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related offences tend to be the main contributors in suburban areas like this. Street-level variation within the neighbourhood can be significant.
- What's the commute from Leeds 029 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 55% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.4 km away. Public transport is limited, with only about 7% of residents using it for work journeys. The nearest major employment hub is around 48 minutes away by public transport. Working from home is unusually common here, with nearly 32% of residents doing so.
- Who lives in Leeds 029?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — around 67% own their home. The population skews towards families: children under 18 make up nearly 23% of residents, and the 35–49 bracket is well represented. There's also a notable older layer, with over-65s making up nearly 19% of the population. Private renters are a small minority at under 10%.
- What schools are near Leeds 029?
- There are 49 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.4 km away. Families should check individual school ratings and catchment boundaries carefully, as the headline figure is lower than most suburban areas in England.
- Is Leeds 029 good for families?
- On some measures, yes. Greenspace is very accessible — 87% of residents are within walking distance of open space, and the nearest park is under 200 metres away. Owner-occupation is high and the area feels settled. The main concern for families is school quality: only around 20% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, which is significantly below the national norm.