Living in Holbeck, Leeds

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Leeds dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £775/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £900 - £1,100/month and three-bedrooms £1,150 - £1,400/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Leeds areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the regeneration, creative, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Leeds Water Taxi Dock as the nearest rail stop, Verona Square as nearby green space and Venus Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Holbeck reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Holbeck, Leeds?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Holbeck costs £700 - £850/month (second-hand contract) or £600 - £750/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £900 - £1,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,150 - £1,400/month.

Is Holbeck safe for expats?

Holbeck has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Holbeck to Leeds center?

The commute from Holbeck to Leeds city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Holbeck like to live in?

Urban regeneration area with tech startups, creative spaces, and affordable housing. In our data it is tagged as regeneration, creative, affordable.