Town Pop. 14,043

Living in Yeadon: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yeadon comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 62/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 33/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LS18 postcode district, Yeadon scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Yeadon sits 20 points above the LS18 district figure of 42/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
161.6 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 741 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Shoplifting 357 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 245 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 203 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 159 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 564 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 177 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 165 crimes
  3. 3 Victoria Avenue 159 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
71
Green Space 74
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
53
9 schools in area · 18 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Guiseley SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rawdon Littlemoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rufford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St. Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Yeadon Westfield Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Yeadon Westfield Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Benton Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Queensway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
62
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary5.2 mi
Leeds General Infirmary5.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,586 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 310 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.6%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
62
Guiseley 1.7 mi
Apperley Bridge 2.1 mi
Horsforth 2.3 mi
J2 M621 7.3 mi
J1 M621 7.3 mi
J1 M621 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 91
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,500 102
Semi-detached £247,000 47
Terraced £240,000 36
Flat / Maisonette £131,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£125k £233k £345k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rawdon 66 1.2 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Calverley 71 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bramhope 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Menston 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Baildon 61 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burley in Wharfedale 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pudsey 65 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Bradford) 67 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yeadon a nice place to live?

Yeadon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Yeadon is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Yeadon?

Yeadon has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 2,269 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yeadon?

Among the top-rated schools in Yeadon are Guiseley School, Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School and Rufford Park Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Yeadon in total.

What are house prices like in Yeadon?

The current median house price in Yeadon is £245,500, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £247,000, terraced £240,000, flat £131,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 102 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Yeadon in context

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Postcode districts in Yeadon

LS18 62 ⇄
LS19 61 ⇄

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