There are many reasons why you may choose to rent rather than buy a home.
The most obvious is that it tends to be cheaper, with lower upfront costs and no mortgage to pay off.
On top of that, renting can make bills more predictable and give you more flexibility when you choose to move.
Using data sourced through Propertistics, we’ve checked each Leeds neighbourhood to find out what areas are most popular with renters.
Here are the top 10 neighbourhoods.
1. Little London & Woodhouse
86.89% of residents in Little London & Woodhouse are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | National World
2. Headingley & Hyde Park
82.65% of residents in Headingley & Hyde Park are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Local Library
3. Hunslet & Riverside
73.8% of residents in Hunslet & Riverside are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | jpimedia
4. Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
73.11% of residents in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill are classed as renters of the property they reside in.
5. Gipton & Harehills
67.2% of residents in Gipton & Harehills are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Local Library
6. Beeston & Holbeck
61.09% of residents in Beeston & Holbeck are classed as renters of the property they reside in. | Local Library