Best £250k properties on the market as Leeds buyers look to Bradford and Wakefield to get more for their money

Properties on the market in Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford for £200,000 to £250,000.

Online estate agents Purple Bricks analysed the top searches over the past 30 days.

The top searches from people in Leeds looking to buy a new home were for properties with a maximum price of £200,000.

The second top search was for houses with a maximum asking price of £250,000.

This three bedroom semi-detached house is perfect for first time buyers. Sitting on Green Hill Holt, a quiet cul-de-sac in Wortley, the property has ample living space and benefits from a small rear garden, set over two levels with grass and decking. It also boasts fantastic views over Leeds. It is on the market with Purple Bricks for 200,000.

Purple Bricks also found that many Leeds searchers were actively expanding their search to look in the Bradford and Wakefield areas, possibly due to lower house prices in these areas.

According to HM Land Registry data, properties in Leeds had an overall average price of £231,734 over the past 12 months.

This is compared to £144,774 in Bradford and £217,581 in Wakefield.

Janet Francis, Local Property Expert at Purplebricks said: “Properties around £200k are popular and as they are in decent areas, and there aren’t many properties below this price - unless you look at flats.

This apartment in a converted Georgian town house is perfect for those looking for a home with character. Filled with period features, the apartment is in Hanover Square, just a short walk away from the city centre. The property briefly comprises of two double bedrooms, house bathroom plus an additional study/storage room and a kitchen which is separate from the living space. It is on the market for 250,000 with Purple Bricks.

"Lots of first time buyers are after properties in this price bracket and currently demand is outstripping supply so it’s very competitive.

“In LS18, LS20 and LS21 you can find two to three bed properties. The three beds are usually ex-council and need some work.

"In LS16 you can find two bed houses or flats, and in LS29 you might find a flat or small cottage for £200k.”

Commenting on Bradford, Kym Cairns, LPE said: “Bradford has stunning historical properties like stone terrace houses that are the same quality as the ones you can find in the Pudsey area, but for half the price, which families and young couples love. There are many local schools and it is a very multicultural area.

Set in a private secluded approach, this traditional terraced property is full of character and charm. The house sits on New Row in Colton, and has a kitchen, living room, generous double bedroom and family bathroom. It also boasts period features like the beamed ceilings.It is on the market for 185,000 with Strike.

"With more people working from home, and therefore able to work from anywhere in the country, Bradford has become very appealing as it boasts beautiful areas in Shipley, Saltaire and Baildon, which are enticing buyers. Areas such as Eccleshill and Thornbury are closer to Leeds city centre but are not too expensive so properties here are in high demand.

“I have seen buyers from all ages relocating to Bradford, whether that be the maturer generation looking to settle somewhere with some scenery such as Skipton and Settle, or young families wanting to be closer to schools such as Tong."

Wakefield property expert Heather Hall added: "From the centre of Wakefield you have easy access to the M1 and M62 network so commuting to Leeds, London and Manchester is easy.

"Since lockdown restrictions have eased, there has been an increase in demand for properties with four or more bedrooms, as many buyers are looking for home office space.

"The postcode area WF4 is very sought after due to the many rural villages that are so close to countryside walks and outside spaces. WF3 is also popular due to its close proximity to Leeds.”