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Pudsey South West

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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 76 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
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pudsey South West Population
9,168
Population density
1,958.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.54(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.11(+32%)
Burglary
9.93(+94%)
Vehicle crime
8.18(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(-4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,796
85.04%
Pakistani
373
4.07%
Other White
234
2.55%
Indian
233
2.54%
Other
91
0.99%
Total population: 9,167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pudsey South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £712,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pudsey South West in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pudsey South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£391,500
Flats5£137,500
Semi-Detached51£223,000
Terraced39£220,000

10 years median price trend in Pudsey South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pudsey South West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.