It comes as the average price tag on a home across Britain has rocketed by nearly £8,000 in the space of a month, according to Rightmove. The £7,785 jump in February is the biggest month-on-month increase in cash terms recorded by Rightmove in more than 20 years of its reporting and means the average asking price across Britain now stands at a record £348,804.
Manging direct of Manning Stainton estate agents, Mark Manning, said that prices in Leeds are similarly higher than the same time last year. Mr Manning, who has branches across Leeds, Wakefield and Wetherby, said: "We’ve experienced a strong start to 2022, with sales and house prices both up on the same time last year. Sales were up 4 per cent compared to last January, and prices were 6.5 per cent higher.
“There’s still a huge shortage of supply, with demand far exceeding available stock. Properties that come onto the market, particularly larger, family-style homes, are selling ridiculously quickly, so the number of properties available for sale in January 2022 was down 40 per cent compared to January 2021.
“We’re going to see this trend continue throughout 2022, with buyer numbers remaining at record levels and stock levels not keeping up.
"This will continue to push prices up, and despite recent interest rate rises, it’s going to be another extremely busy year for the property market. Buyers who want to purchase a new home this year will need to move quickly when they find something they like, as competition is fierce.”
Estate agent Purplebricks has analysed its viewing data across Leeds in 2022 to reveal the top five postcodes most in demand.
1. LS7
The LS7 postcode covers parts of north Leeds including Chapeltown, Chapel Allerton and parts of Meanwood. Julie Wilson, Purplebricks’ Local Property Partner, said; “LS7 has many local amenities in both Chapel Allerton and Meanwood including eateries, shops and bars. It also offers easy access to Leeds City Centre.”
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The LS25 postcode covers a large area including Garforth, Kippax, Micklefield and villages like Aberford, Sherburn in Elmet and Little Fenton. George Richardson, Purplebricks’ Local Property Partner, said; “LS25 enjoys a wide range of towns and villages."
3. LS25
Mr Richardson continued: "Whilst offering local amenities such as shops, restaurants and supermarkets, the area also has countryside on its doorstep - something people have been keen to be near over the past two years. With the main railway running from Leeds to York, with stations in Garforth, Micklefield and church Fenton, public transport is also excellent for many residents.”"
4. LS14
LS14 covers east Leeds, specifically Seacroft and Whinmoor, which have great connections to the city centre. It also covers villages such as Thorner and Scarcroft.
5. LS14
George Richardson, Purplebricks’ Local Property Partner, said; “LS14 area is enjoying an influx of new housing estates from numerous developers and is also going to benefit from the new East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) - a key part of the East Leeds Extension to create a major strategic growth area for the city. It’s designed to help ease traffic flow for people working, living and visiting the city and will vastly reduce traffic around LS14.”
6. LS10
In south Leeds, LS10 covers Hunslet, Knowsthorpe, Belle Isle and Middleton.
Simon Marks, Purplebricks’ Local Property Partner, said; “LS10 is a popular postcode because properties here offer better value for money than neighbouring postcodes such as LS26 and LS7, which are more expensive."