Town Pop. 35,060

Living in Pudsey: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pudsey scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 34/100 against a town median of 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Pudsey sits 14 points below the BD3 district figure of 92/100. That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: transport (81). For the surrounding area, see BD3 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,742 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 613 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Shoplifting 517 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 432 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Other theft 319 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 1,258 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 362 crimes
  2. 2 Harley Close 121 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 101 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 13.1 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
66
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 29
Sports Pitches Ample 41
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
78
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 25 in area · 44 within 4km
2Outstanding20Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Bramley Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Calverley Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Co-op Academy PriesthorpeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Farsley Farfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Farsley Springbank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Farsley Westroyd Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Greenside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Laisterdyke Leadership AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Leeds West AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
78
A&E departmentsLeeds General Infirmary3.7 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary3.8 mi
St. James's University Hospital5 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
5 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,235 patients per GP
4dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 901 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired22%Student4%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
81
New Pudsey 0.5 mi
Bramley 1.4 mi
Kirkstall Forge 2.5 mi
J27 M62 3.8 mi
J1 M621 3.9 mi
J3 M606 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
65
Pubs & Bars Ample 38
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 52
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 24
Retail Shopping Ample 150
Takeaways Ample 46
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,975 272
Detached £405,000 44
Semi-detached £262,500 85
Terraced £215,000 119
Flat / Maisonette £147,500 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £228k £339k £446k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Calverley 71 2.0 mi away ⇄
Drighlington 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gildersome 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bradford 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Morley (Leeds) 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.9 mi away ⇄
Leeds 66 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pudsey a nice place to live?

Yes, Pudsey is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Pudsey is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pudsey?

Pudsey has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 4,881 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pudsey?

Among the top-rated schools in Pudsey are Bramley Park Academy and Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 25 rated schools in Pudsey in total.

What are house prices like in Pudsey?

The current median house price in Pudsey is £239,975, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £262,500, terraced £215,000, flat £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 272 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pudsey in context

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Postcode districts in Pudsey

BD3 65 ⇄
LS13 65 ⇄
LS28 67 ⇄

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