This is why Armley is one of the best places to live in Leeds as a commuter according to estate agent HOP

By Abi Whistance

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 16:30 BST

Armley has seen property sales soar in recent years with first time buyers trying to get on the property ladder.

With Leeds city centre and the train station just two miles away, many would expect this Leeds district to cost a pretty penny. Yet part of Armley’s mass appeal is its affordability, with homes selling for an average of £115,000 for a two bedroom and £160,000 for a three bedroom property.

We spoke to Jon Vickers, an estate agent at HOP in Horsforth, to find out more about Armley’s appeal to first time buyers and city centre commuters.

Jon Vickers, from Leeds based estate agent, HOP, said: “Armley is an up-and-coming part of Leeds and in recent years its popularity has soared with first time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder."

1. Up-and-coming part of Leeds

Jon Vickers, from Leeds based estate agent, HOP, said: “Armley is an up-and-coming part of Leeds and in recent years its popularity has soared with first time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder." Photo: Bruce Rollinson

“We saw a similar trend with Bramley a few years ago, which became popular with buyers because it was more affordable than the likes of Horsforth, Rodley, Farsley and Pudsey, and now the same thing is happening in Armley."

2. Following in the footsteps of Bramley

“We saw a similar trend with Bramley a few years ago, which became popular with buyers because it was more affordable than the likes of Horsforth, Rodley, Farsley and Pudsey, and now the same thing is happening in Armley." Photo: Bruce Rollinson

“There’s a good local community spirit in Armley, and a busy town centre that’s full of shops and cafes. Another huge draw is its proximity to Leeds city centre and railway station, which is approximately two miles away. Electric scooters and bikes are a feature in a lot of Armley homes, as a quick way to get into the city centre, and there are regular bus services, which makes it a perfect location for anyone working in the city."

3. Good local community spirit

“There’s a good local community spirit in Armley, and a busy town centre that’s full of shops and cafes. Another huge draw is its proximity to Leeds city centre and railway station, which is approximately two miles away. Electric scooters and bikes are a feature in a lot of Armley homes, as a quick way to get into the city centre, and there are regular bus services, which makes it a perfect location for anyone working in the city." Photo: Bruce Rollinson

“A lot of buyers are in their mid-20s and have maybe spent a year or two working after university and are ready to take their first step on the property ladder. With two-bedroom houses, that have a bit of outdoor space, typically selling for £115,000 to £125,000 and three-bedroom homes usually going for £130,000 to £160,000, it still offers great value for money. You would pay almost double this in lots of nearby Leeds suburbs."

4. Half the price of nearby suburbs

“A lot of buyers are in their mid-20s and have maybe spent a year or two working after university and are ready to take their first step on the property ladder. With two-bedroom houses, that have a bit of outdoor space, typically selling for £115,000 to £125,000 and three-bedroom homes usually going for £130,000 to £160,000, it still offers great value for money. You would pay almost double this in lots of nearby Leeds suburbs." Photo: Bruce Rollinson

“Plus, most of the 1940s and 1950s terraced houses in Armley offer big rooms and cellar or loft storage, which is another big advantage."

5. Plenty of terraced properties with storage

“Plus, most of the 1940s and 1950s terraced houses in Armley offer big rooms and cellar or loft storage, which is another big advantage." Photo: Bruce Rollinson

“Buyers’ wish lists at the moment are all about energy efficiency, so period homes that are well presented, with good energy ratings, quality insulation, modern boilers and double glazing, are particularly popular.”

6. Energy efficient period homes

“Buyers’ wish lists at the moment are all about energy efficiency, so period homes that are well presented, with good energy ratings, quality insulation, modern boilers and double glazing, are particularly popular.” Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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