Property market | £265,847 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (1.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 75.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 79.0% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 21.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 72 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 467 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Pudsey level) | |
Community | Median age is 35.3 | Population of 751,485 | Happiness is Above Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 8.0 burglaries per 1k people (Leeds) | |
Commute (approx) | - Leeds (9 mins) - York (32 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (55 mins) | |
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£265,847 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (1.3 miles) | |
75.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 35.3 | 751,485 | Happiness is Above Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 72 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 467 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Pudsey level) | |
8.0 burglaries per 1k people (Leeds) | |
- Leeds (9 mins) - York (32 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (55 mins) | |
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The property market in Leeds has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £463,414, which is up 4.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £265,847 (up 2.8% on last year) , a terraced house £201,364 (up 1.6% on last year) and a flat £158,016. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £757 per month. Property prices in Leeds are a little higher than the average property prices across West Yorkshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Leeds, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the West Yorkshire region.
Property data is based on Leeds level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Leeds, or click here to browse the longer list of Leeds property transactions from 2023.
Leeds has a few schools nearby to choose from. We did not find any secondary schools, but there are some primary school options, including Baildon CofE Primary School (Maintained school) which is a primary school based in Coverdale Way, Shipley. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Menston Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/20/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Ilkley | |
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/8/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Leeds | |
Baildon CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Shipley |
School | Type |
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Menston Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/20/2014) |
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/8/2014) |
Baildon CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
Station | Distance from Leeds | Commute options |
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Menston A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Leeds (21 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 57 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 102 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 153 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 178 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Baildon A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 37 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Apperley Bridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (13 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 48 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 93 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 144 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 169 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Ben Rhydding A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +2% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (29 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 65 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 110 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 161 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Ilkley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (31 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 67 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 112 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 163 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
New Pudsey A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Leeds (12 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 45 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 90 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 166 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Leeds) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Leeds residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 79.0% | 81.7% |
Asian | 9.7% | 9.3% |
Black | 5.6% | 4.0% |
Mixed | 3.4% | 2.9% |
Other | 2.3% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Pudsey consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.1% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 9.2% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.8% | 72 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 24.3% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 9.5% | |
Routine occupations | 9.4% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.8% | 467 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 6.0% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in West Yorkshire is average (69mbps). Leeds is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 75.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Pudsey level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 75.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.6% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.1% |
Crime stats were found at the Leeds level:
Type | Leeds | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 142 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 8 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 19 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 56 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Leeds.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Yorkshire | River Aire, Bradford Beck | River Aire from Stockbridge to Castleford, including Bradford Beck, Oulton Beck and Kippax Beck |
Yorkshire | River Wharfe | Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley |
Yorkshire | River Wharfe, Kel Beck, Town Beck, Collingham Beck, Fir Green Beck, Bramham Beck | The Lower River Wharfe and tributaries from Otley to upstream of Ulleskelf |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Leeds, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 17.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 | 17.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 | 11.0% residents in higher managerial positions 11.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Leeds, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local John Lewis Local M&S | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 |
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