As the rising cost of living provides a challenge to both home owners and first time buyers, the YEP took a look at some of the more affordable areas in the city. Collated using data from property specialists Rightmove, here are seven of the most affordable places to live outside of Leeds city centre.
. Armley
Properties in Armley had an overall average price of £160,206 over the last year. The majority of sales in Armley during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £156,014. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £184,320, with flats fetching £112,994. Overall, sold prices in Armley over the last year were 2% up on the previous year and 11% up on the 2020 peak of £144,978. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Holbeck
Properties in Holbeck had an overall average price of £128,247 over the last year. The majority of sales in Holbeck during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £100,495. Flats sold for an average of £190,500, with semi-detached properties fetching £150,000. Overall, sold prices in Holbeck over the last year were 22% up on the previous year and 39% up on the 2018 peak of £92,000. Photo: Simon Hulme
7. Morley
Properties in Morley had an overall average price of £224,049 over the last year. The majority of sales in Morley during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £220,271. Terraced properties sold for an average of £172,379, with detached properties fetching £332,561. Overall, sold prices in Morley over the last year were 3% up on the previous year and 15% up on the 2020 peak of £195,208. Photo: Tony Johnson