Living in Beeston
Beeston is one of the 39 areas Boroughly covers in Leeds. Compare what homes actually sell for, how safe it ranks, everyday amenities and nearby alternatives before you visit.
At a glance: The recorded median sale price in Beeston is £155k from 417 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district LS11. Estimated two-bedroom rent: £775/month. Boroughly's indicative strengths include diversity and inclusion (9/10) and green space (7/10).
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How Beeston scores in Boroughly's model
Safety is ranked from police.uk recorded crime; the other six scores are indicative composites, not official crime rates, school league tables or verified local surveys. A 10/10 does not guarantee safety or a school place.
What the dataset lists locally
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House prices in Beeston by property type
Every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded in postcode district LS11. Medians shown where there were at least 10 sales. See the full LS11 postcode page for sales by year and nearby postcodes.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £285,000 |
| Semi-detached | 124 | £191,250 |
| Terraced | 221 | £135,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £130,000 |
13.4% of sales were leasehold and 0% new builds. Middle half of all sales: £122,000 to £190,000.
Buying, renting and practical costs
| Buying | £155,000 — Land Registry postcode-district median; 42% below the mean of the areas Boroughly covers in Leeds (not a published city benchmark) |
|---|---|
| Two-bed rent | £775 / month (Boroughly estimate) |
| Council tax, Band D | £2,284 / year (estimate) |
| Illustrative household income to borrow | ~£31k, assuming a 10% deposit and a 4.5× income mortgage — not lender advice |
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Questions about Beeston
Is Beeston a good area to live in?
That depends on your needs. In Boroughly's indicative model, its strongest dimensions include diversity and inclusion (9/10) and green space (7/10). Use these scores to shortlist, then check the specific streets yourself.
Is Beeston safe?
Beeston ranks 30 of 39 Leeds areas Boroughly covers for recorded street crime (528 crimes within about a mile in 2026-09, police.uk), giving a relative safety score of 4.2/10. Counts are not adjusted for population or visitors, and streets vary, so check the police.uk crime map for the exact address.
What do homes in Beeston cost?
The recorded median sale price in Beeston is £155k from 417 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district LS11. A two-bedroom rental is estimated at £775 per month; this is not a live listing or an area-level rent observation.
How much is a house in Beeston?
In postcode district LS11, detached homes sold for a median of £285,000 (16 sales); semi-detached homes sold for a median of £191,250 (124 sales); terraced homes sold for a median of £135,000 (221 sales); flats homes sold for a median of £130,000 (56 sales), according to HM Land Registry.
What areas are near Beeston?
In the Leeds dataset, the nearest area centres as the crow flies include Holbeck (1.6 km away), Hunslet (2.3 km away), Leeds City Centre (2.7 km away), Middleton (3.1 km away). Road and public transport distances may be very different.