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Pudsey South West

About

Pudsey South West is a residential district situated on the western edge of Leeds. The area is characterised by its mix of interwar and post-war housing, with many semi-detached homes lining its quiet, leafy streets. It sits on elevated ground, offering views across the Aire Valley. The local centre along Richardshaw Lane provides essential shops and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the Pudsey Well, a historic stone structure on Well Street marking an ancient water source. The area is bordered by green spaces like Pudsey Park and offers direct access to walking routes along the valley. It functions primarily as a commuter suburb, with good road links into Leeds city centre and neighbouring Bradford.

Area overview

On average Pudsey South West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pudsey South West is £54,209 per year. There are 3 schools in Pudsey South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pudsey South West is home to around 9,168 people, with a population density of about 1,958.5 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pudsey South West Population

9,168

Population density

1,958.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30(-32%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.78(+24%)

Burglary

12.43(+144%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.96(-7%)

Vehicle crime

7.85(+39%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

7,796

85.04%

Pakistani

373

4.07%

Other White

234

2.55%

Indian

233

2.54%

Other

0.99%

Total population: 9,167

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,299

31.68%

No qualifications

1,258

17.34%

Level 3 (A level)

1,247

17.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

968

13.34%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

762

10.5%

Total 16+ residents: 7,256

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,439

37.99%

Owns outright

1,309

34.56%

Private landlord or letting agency

477

12.59%

Social rents from council

268

7.07%

Other social rented

179

4.73%

Total households: 3,788

Property prices in Pudsey South West

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Pudsey South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pudsey South West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£345,000	£3,063	£58,500	£220,000	£425,000	£481,600
Flats	11	£138,000	£2,653	£94,250	£130,000	£142,500	£179,000
Semi-Detached	49	£197,000	£2,627	£134,500	£172,500	£260,000	£364,500
Terraced	41	£218,000	£2,604	£134,000	£157,500	£260,000	£380,000

10 years median price trend in Pudsey South West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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