Living in Horsforth, 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 £875/month — close to the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,000 - £1,200/month and three-bedrooms £1,300 - £1,550/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by train, it sits farther out than most Leeds areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the families, commuter, village tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Holbeck.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Horsforth as the nearest rail stop, King George Road Community Orchard as nearby green space and Morrisons as the nearest supermarket around the Horsforth reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Horsforth, Leeds?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Horsforth costs £800 - £950/month (second-hand contract) or £700 - £850/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,000 - £1,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,300 - £1,550/month.

Is Horsforth safe for expats?

Horsforth has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Horsforth to Leeds center?

The commute from Horsforth to Leeds city center takes approximately 20 minutes by train.

What is Horsforth like to live in?

Commuter town with good rail links, families, and a pleasant high street. In our data it is tagged as families, commuter, village.