Houses in Alwoodley: Why this peaceful suburb is one of the most sought-after locations in Leeds

This is what makes Alwoodley one of the most luxurious places to live in Leeds.

By Abi Whistance

Published 3rd Nov 2022, 16:30 BST

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Known for its wonderful golf courses and luxurious housing, Alwoodley has long been regarded as one of the best places to live in Leeds.

Reported to contain some of the most expensive housing in Yorkshire and the Humber by The Times, it's no wonder the northern suburb has been the apple of many a home hunters’ eye over recent years.

Here the YEP takes a look at what makes Alwoodley so sought after.

The majority of sales in Alwoodley during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £352,892. Flats sold for an average of £198,062, with detached properties fetching £753,009.

1. Average house price of £352,892

The majority of sales in Alwoodley during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £352,892. Flats sold for an average of £198,062, with detached properties fetching £753,009. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Overall, sold prices in Alwoodley over the last year were 8% up on the previous year and 32% up on the 2019 peak of £298,075.

2. House prices up by 8%

Overall, sold prices in Alwoodley over the last year were 8% up on the previous year and 32% up on the 2019 peak of £298,075. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

The area boasts internationally acclaimed golf courses, including Moortown Golf Club and Sand Moor Golf Club.

3. Popular spot for golf

The area boasts internationally acclaimed golf courses, including Moortown Golf Club and Sand Moor Golf Club. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

There are plenty of fantastic shopping and leisure opportunities in Alwoodley, including Headrow Gallery and Gourmet foods, plus a Marks and Spencers Food shop at Moortown corner.

4. Plenty of opportunities to shop

There are plenty of fantastic shopping and leisure opportunities in Alwoodley, including Headrow Gallery and Gourmet foods, plus a Marks and Spencers Food shop at Moortown corner. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Alwoodley boasts several primary schools including Alwoodley Primary School and Wigton Moor Primary School. For secondary education, Allerton High in central Alwoodley has been rated as an Outstanding School by Ofsted, and the Grammar School at Leeds is one of the UK's leading independent co-educational schools.

5. Well regarded schools

Alwoodley boasts several primary schools including Alwoodley Primary School and Wigton Moor Primary School. For secondary education, Allerton High in central Alwoodley has been rated as an Outstanding School by Ofsted, and the Grammar School at Leeds is one of the UK's leading independent co-educational schools. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Alwoodley is ideally placed with fantastic road links to Leeds and Harrogate. The suburb is also just a 15 minute drive from Leeds Bradford airport, and rail links to York, Edinburgh, London and Manchester are nearby.

6. Good travel connections

Alwoodley is ideally placed with fantastic road links to Leeds and Harrogate. The suburb is also just a 15 minute drive from Leeds Bradford airport, and rail links to York, Edinburgh, London and Manchester are nearby. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

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