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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pudsey is £49,240 per year. There are 12 schools in Pudsey: 9 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
14.4%
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

Based on 332 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Pudsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pudsey 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached123£242,500
Detached44£400,000
Flats26£138,975
Terraced139£205,000

10 years median price trend in Pudsey

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

All postcodes in Pudsey

LS287QG

Broughton Terrace

LS287RG

Park Square

LS288DG

Wellington Grove

LS289EX

Springfield Gardens

LS289LL

Weavers Row

LS286BZ

Richardshaw Lane

LS288PY

Albert Street

LS134QN

Hough Top

LS287BF

Claremont Grove

LS287DA

Longfield Grove

LS287DU

Wesley Row

LS287EU

Radcliffe Lane

LS287FB

Elizabeth Court

LS287PA

Owlcotes Road

LS287QE

Laurel Mount

LS287QQ

Oakroyd Terrace

LS287UD

Hutton Terrace

LS288DF

Waterloo Road

LS288HT

Smalewell Road

LS288HX

Smalewell Drive

LS288NG

Hillthorpe Street

LS288NZ

South Parade

LS288PA

Ash Grove

LS288SB

Fulneck Court

LS289BN

Kent Road

LS289JE

Moor Drive

LS289JQ

Moor Grove

LS289NL

Millbank Court

LS289NT

Marlowe Close

LS288DW

Hare Lane

LS286AL

Cavendish Square

LS134EB

Pudsey

LS286QP

Richardshaw Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.