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Leeds live market dataUpdated 2024-01

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Yorkshire's economic powerhouse with strong rental yields and growth

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LEEDS LIVE SNAPSHOT
2024-01
Avg yield
6.2%
Live across the city
Live stock
£205,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£205,000
City-wide
Leeds This week

Leeds, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Leeds market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +3.2% YoY
£205,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+3.2%
Avg gross yieldup +0.4%
6.2%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 5-7.2%
Live stock+3.2%
£205,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+3.2%
Time on marketsteady
30 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TRENDsteady
Yield leaderboard - Leeds areas

Where Leeds stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1HYDEHyde Park - 33 active7.0%
#2HEADHeadingley - 39 active6.5%
#3CITYCity Center - 37 active6.0%
04CHAPChapel Allerton - 49 active5.8%
05HORSHorsforth - 55 active5.5%

Leeds by property type

2-bed terrace7.2%
3-bed terrace6.5%
4-bed HMO7.0%
2-bed flat5.7%
3-bed semi5.4%
1-bed flat5.1%
4-bed semi5.2%
5-bed detached5.0%
The shortlist

Leeds areas worth your Saturday morning.

Hyde Park

Student demand - High yields - University proximity
7% yield

Prime student area near universities. Consistent demand and high yields year-round.

Avg price
£165k
Avg yield
7%
Profile
Student demand
Prime student area near universities.See Hyde Park listings

Chapel Allerton

Professionals - Trendy - Good transport
5.8% yield

Trendy North Leeds suburb popular with young professionals. Village atmosphere with city proximity.

Avg price
£245k
Avg yield
5.8%
Profile
Professionals
Trendy North Leeds suburb popular with young professionals.See Chapel Allerton listings

Headingley

Mixed market - Amenities - Transport
6.5% yield

Mixed student and professional area with good amenities. Strong rental market.

Avg price
£195k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Mixed market
Mixed student and professional area with good amenities.See Headingley listings

City Center

City center - New builds - Professionals
6% yield

Modern apartments for young professionals. Strong demand and low voids.

Avg price
£185k
Avg yield
6%
Profile
City center
Modern apartments for young professionals.See City Center listings

Horsforth

Family friendly - Good schools - Stable
5.5% yield

Family-friendly suburb with excellent schools. Stable rental market.

Avg price
£275k
Avg yield
5.5%
Profile
Family friendly
Family-friendly suburb with excellent schools.See Horsforth listings
The case

Why Leeds, in four numbers.

Leeds combines affordable property prices with strong rental demand from students, young professionals, and families. The city's growing economy and excellent transport links make it a top UK investment destination.

01 - Yield
£205,000
Avg Property Price

Strong Economy

Major legal and financial hub outside London. Growing tech sector and excellent graduate retention create sustained rental demand.

02 - Demand
6.2%
Avg Rental Yield

Excellent Yields

Leeds offers 6-7% yields in student areas, 5.5-6% for professionals. Better returns than many southern cities with lower entry costs.

03 - Regen
2,000+
Properties Available

Transport Hub

Excellent rail connections to London, Manchester, Edinburgh. Leeds Bradford Airport provides international links. HS2 will further improve connectivity.

04 - Liquidity
£205,000
Avg Property Price

Student Market

60,000+ students from two major universities ensure year-round rental demand in specific areas. Strong HMO market.

Leeds Operator FAQ

Leeds questions, answered.

What are the best areas for buy-to-let in Leeds?
Student areas like Hyde Park and Headingley offer 6.5-7% yields. Young professionals prefer Chapel Allerton, city center for 5.5-6% yields. Families favor Horsforth, Roundhay.
What rental yields can I expect in Leeds?
Student areas: 6.5-7%. City center: 5.5-6%. Professional suburbs: 5-5.5%. Overall average 6.2%, significantly higher than southern cities.
Is Leeds property affordable?
Very affordable at £205k average. Entry-level properties from £110k. Much better value than London (£535k) or even Manchester (£220k).
How does Leeds compare to other northern cities?
Leeds offers similar yields to Manchester (6.2% vs 6.5%) at lower prices (£205k vs £220k). Smaller market but less competition. Good for first-time investors.
What about student property?
Excellent with 60,000+ students. Hyde Park, Headingley, Burley are prime areas. Expect 6.5-7% yields. HMO licensing required for 3+ unrelated tenants.
Will HS2 affect Leeds?
Yes, positively. HS2 will connect Leeds to London and Birmingham. Expect property price growth near station and city center. Good long-term investment opportunity.
What are typical costs?
Deposit (25%): £51,250 on £205k. Stamp duty (with surcharge): £8,150. Legal: £1,200. Management: 10-12%. Insurance: £200-350/year.
How competitive is the rental market?
Moderately competitive. Quality properties rent within 2 weeks. Student properties fill by July. Professional market year-round with minimal voids.
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