Yeadon East
Leeds 011 · 4 sub-areas · 6,145 residents
Leeds 011 is a residential neighbourhood within Leeds, home to around 6,100 people and notably more settled than much of the city — over 70% of households own their home. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £960 a month, comfortably below the UK median for a 2-bed, and the area sits in the upper half of the national deprivation rankings.
Yeadon East 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. 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 Yeadon East?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Yeadon East in Leeds
Living in Yeadon East
Leeds 011 feels more like established suburban Leeds than the student-heavy inner ring. The owner-occupier rate here — just over 70% — stands well above what you'd find closer to the city centre, and the age profile reflects that: around a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and over a fifth are in their 50s or early 60s. It's a neighbourhood of settled households rather than a transient one.
On rent, it sits at the affordable end for Leeds. A two-bedroom home runs roughly £960 a month, meaningfully below the UK national median for a 2-bed. The trade-off is that you'll be more car-dependent than in inner Leeds — just over 4% of residents commute by public transport, while more than half drive. The nearest mainline rail station is around 2.6 km away, which works out to a rough 32-minute walk, so most people factor in a car or bus.
The community skews older and is predominantly UK-born — 95.5% of residents were born in the UK, giving the neighbourhood an ethnic diversity index of 8.7, which is low relative to Leeds as a whole. One in three households is a single-person household, which is notable given the high ownership rate — many are likely older residents living alone.
Greenspace is a genuine plus: around 64% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space, and the median distance to the nearest park or open space is just 256 metres. If you want a quieter corner of Leeds with low rents, strong broadband (100% gigabit coverage), and room to breathe, this area delivers. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Leeds 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of Leeds that suits people who want lower rents and more space than the city centre offers. Green space is close — 64% of residents are within easy walking distance of parks — and crime sits slightly below the national average. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school catchment that needs careful research.
- What is the rent in Leeds 011?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £771 a month, a two-bed around £960, and a three-bed roughly £1,119. That's noticeably below the UK median for equivalent sizes, though rent still accounts for just over half of a typical local take-home salary.
- Is Leeds 011 safe?
- Crime runs at around 70 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly below the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's a relatively low-crime suburban area by Leeds standards, and the deprivation index places it comfortably in the upper half of neighbourhoods nationally.
- What's the commute from Leeds 011 to Leeds city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 55% commute by car and fewer than 5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.6 km away (a rough 32-minute walk, though most would take a bus or drive). The nearest major employment hub is around 44 minutes away by public transport or car.
- Who lives in Leeds 011?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and owner-occupation sits at 70%. It's predominantly UK-born, with a relatively low ethnic diversity index, and one in three households is a single-person home — likely reflecting older residents living alone.
- What schools are near Leeds 011?
- There are 31 schools within 2 km, but none are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a notable gap versus the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.5 km away. Families should check current Ofsted reports directly before making a decision based on schools.
- Is Leeds 011 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly attributes — relatively low crime, good greenspace access, affordable rents, and high owner-occupation. The school picture is the main concern: no nearby schools hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, so families would need to look slightly further afield or research individual schools carefully.