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About

Pudsey is a residential and commercial district in west Leeds, with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern estates. The town centre is focused around the pedestrianised shopping streets and the indoor market hall. The area is served by a railway station on the line to Bradford and Leeds. Pudsey Park provides green space with floral displays, a small animal enclosure, and a war memorial.

The local landscape is defined by its position on a hillside ridge, offering views across the Aire Valley. The area includes the distinct neighbourhood of Lowtown. Pudsey maintains a strong independent identity, historically rooted in the wool and milling industries. Its annual carnival and famous former residents, like the cricketer Sir Leonard Hutton, are notable local references.

Area overview

On average Pudsey has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pudsey is £49,242 per year. The median sale price in Pudsey is £220,000 (around £257 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,000 and £279,500. There are 11 schools in Pudsey: 9 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pudsey is home to around 25,393 people, with a population density of about 2,440.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pudsey Population
25,393
Population density
2,440.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.32(+32%)
Shoplifting
17.64(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.38(+15%)
Burglary
12.48(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
22,380
88.13%
Other White
654
2.58%
Pakistani
474
1.87%
Indian
471
1.85%
Chinese
178
0.7%
Total population: 25,393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,178
30.07%
No qualifications
3,784
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
3,590
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,824
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,151
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 20,545

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,876
34.94%
Owns outright
3,415
30.79%
Social rents from council
1,581
14.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,567
14.13%
Other social rented
342
3.08%
Total households: 11,093

Property prices in Pudsey

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £257
Sales (last 12 months): 349
Typical range (middle 50%): £177K – £280K

Based on 349 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Pudsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pudsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£400,000£335
Semi-Detached131£250,000£274
Terraced151£206,500£246
Flats34£139,475£213

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pudsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pudsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,750£95,000£160,000£146,500
2017£260,000£115,000£156,750£140,500
2018£246,250£121,000£165,000£155,000
2019£285,000£115,000£165,000£155,000
2020£300,000£125,000£183,050£158,850
2021£315,000£123,000£200,000£172,000
2022£349,000£127,500£202,475£185,000
2023£393,500£133,500£220,000£195,000
2024£382,000£142,000£210,000£190,000
2025£385,000£137,500£242,500£205,000
2026£422,500£135,000£255,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pudsey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pudsey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£154£196£172
2017£216£168£185£166
2018£229£174£186£185
2019£239£174£194£194
2020£250£173£215£196
2021£260£174£213£201
2022£296£195£238£229
2023£310£203£254£232
2024£299£201£256£234
2025£315£209£267£244
2026£280£222£282£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pudsey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Pudsey ward.

Local councillors

Simon Anthony Seary

Pudsey - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

All postcodesin Pudsey

LS134NQ

Swinnow Lane

LS134QT

Swinnow Lane

LS288QP

Smalewell Close

LS134QF

Harley Road

LS287PG

Inghams Avenue

LS134HP

Swinnow Lane

BD48HP

Tyersal Terrace

LS287WD

Richardshaw Lane

LS288DX

Lower Bankhouse

BD48HH

Tyersal Avenue

LS289GG

St Vincent Road

LS134QD

Harewood Way

LS287NJ

Higher Grange Road

LS280GD

Pudsey

LS289LD

Troydale Lane

LS288NP

Fartown Close

LS289HX

Woodfield Terrace

LS287RW

Park View

LS289NZ

Priestley Court

LS287DH

Robin Chase

LS289GB

Broadlands Avenue

LS289LB

Chapel Fold

LS288AN

Littlemoor Road

LS287AQ

The Lanes

LS134DY

Wellstone Avenue

LS289BR

Hough Side Road

BD40FG

Turner Grove

LS288PH

Pudsey

LS287NT

Marsh Terrace

LS286JT

Grangefield Road

LS287PN

Sunnyridge Avenue

LS134HX

Pudsey Road

LS288PZ

Melrose Place

LS289EP

Littlemoor Road

LS289PA

Millennium Court

LS289BA

South View

LS287NZ

Highfield Terrace

LS134DZ

Wellstone Drive

LS288WY

Pudsey

LS289NA

Roker Lane

LS288NS

Ash Dene Crescent

LS287UL

Inghams Terrace

LS287AL

Rosemont Villas

LS134PQ

Swinnow Gardens

LS288BQ

Elm Tree Close

LS289LP

Northwood Close

LS289GD

Broadlands Gardens

LS289HN

Walmer Grove

LS287AR

Grange View

LS287EB

Delph Hill

LS287FS

Clifton Road

LS288LH

Bradley Lane

LS289FJ

Crown Place

LS287AE

Studley Terrace

LS288DP

Teasel Bank

LS134TZ

Swinnow View

LS288PY

Albert Street

LS289JJ

Hough Side Road

LS288HU

Smalewell Road

LS289HY

Robin Lane

LS287EW

Tannery Yard

LS287BF

Claremont Grove

LS287QQ

Oakroyd Terrace

BD48EN

Tyersal Court

LS289EH

Acres Hall Avenue

LS288AG

Crowthers Yard

LS288QR

Chapeltown

LS289EQ

Acres Hall Avenue

BD48HD

Tyersal Crescent

LS287LG

Lidgett Hill

LS289JE

Moor Drive

LS287QA

Mount Tabor Street

LS287PU

Waterloo Mount

LS287ES

St Lawrence Terrace

LS287PJ

Owlcotes Garth

LS289EN

Brick Mill Road

LS287SH

Grove Court

LS288BX

Alexandra Road

LS134EA

Wellstone Green

LS286QJ

Richardshaw Drive

LS134RA

Harley View

LS289ED

Kent Avenue

LS286AB

Primrose Hill

LS289FA

Hutton Gardens

LS134EH

Wellstone Avenue

LS289LY

Kent Road

LS289HJ

Romney Mount

LS288ND

Hillthorpe Road

LS289JZ

Troydale Gardens

LS288HR

New Occupation Lane

LS287PQ

Owlcotes Road

LS134PG

Swinnow Road

LS287XD

Pudsey

LS287DB

Longfield Avenue

LS134QZ

Harley Drive

LS289FE

Northwood Green

LS288BZ

Lynnwood Gardens

LS287SD

Grove Road

LS289HU

Robin Lane

LS288BJ

Round Hill Road