Where to Live in Leeds
Students live all over Leeds, in some cases choosing to live close to their institution and in other cases choosing the location of the property for its amenities and favourable location rather than its proximity to their place of study. Although recent research has shown that students are moving closer to the city centre, Headingley, Hyde Park and Woodhouse remain the most popular areas and clearly have the largest student populations.
Although many students choose to live in these traditional areas some students have ventured out to Little Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Burley, Horsforth, Chapeltown, Harehills, Holbeck and Armley. Other students have moved to areas of Leeds that have normally let to young professionals and keyworkers such as Chapel Allerton, Oakwood and Roundhay.
Hyde Park
Average rent (incl bills): £123pppw
A mixed residential area that is a short walk from both universities. It has a range of independent shops, takeaways, local supermarkets, popular pubs and the famous music venue: Brudenell Social Club.
Headingley
Average rent (incl bills): £118pppw
A great community feel with a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants. It’s only a 35 minute walk, or 15 minute bus journey to the city centre.
Burley
Average rent (incl bills): £119pppw
Popular residential area with both students and young professionals. You won’t be far from green space as it’s home to Burley Park – a large green park with tennis and basketball courts.
Woodhouse
Average rent (incl bills): £127pppw
Home to Hyde Park corner with its independent shops and cafes, and Woodhouse Moor Park, Woodhouse is a popular area near Leeds University and only 10 minutes’ walk to the city centre.
City Centre
Average rent (incl bills): £188pppw
A lively and expanding city centre by the River Aire, with a huge choice of shops, bars, restaurants, museums and galleries. From the City Centre there are excellent transport links via train and bus to Yorkshire and beyond!
Chapeltown
Average rent (incl bills): £144pppw
Popular with students at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and medical students at St James Hospital. Here you can find lower rent costs and good transport connections to the city centre.
Horsforth
Average rent (incl bills): £139pppw
A popular location for professional and families, but not many student rentals are available. Leeds Trinity University has accommodation on campus and there is a direct train link to the city centre.