At a Glance
Average Property Price - LS
£297,207
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - LS
£1,101
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - LS
£39,476
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - LS
5.9%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - LS
3.6%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - LS
4.2%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Street Rankings — Leeds (LS)
Top 10 streets in Leeds (LS) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linton Lane | £3,325,000 |
| 2 | Linton Common | £3,200,000 |
| 3 | Langbar Road | £3,000,000 |
| 4 | Longlands Lane | £2,850,000 |
| 5 | Hardings Lane | £2,700,000 |
| 6 | Sandmoor Drive | £2,587,500 |
| 7 | Hillings Lane | £2,500,000 |
| 8 | Harewood Villas | £2,445,000 |
| 9 | Stoney Lane | £2,230,000 |
| 10 | Jack Hill | £2,220,000 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in Leeds is £297,000, placing it among the cheapest nationally. However, the area has outperformed the national average significantly over the past decade, with prices growing at 3.6% per year — well above the UK trend. This combination of low entry prices and above-average growth has made Leeds an attractive market for long-term buyers.
Rent & Yield Trends
Monthly rents average £1,101, close to the national midpoint. Rental growth has been strong, expanding at 4.2% annually over ten years — notably faster than most UK regions. The current gross yield stands at 5.9%, reflecting the attractive income returns available to investors in this market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in Leeds is £39,476, broadly in line with the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x has edged upward since 2016 (7.1x), indicating that properties have become slightly less affordable on income grounds. Rental affordability has also tightened: the rent-to-income ratio has risen from 29.5% to 30.7%, meaning tenants now spend a larger share of income on housing.
Resident Demographic Profile
Leeds has a notably younger age profile than the national average, with 18% of residents aged 16–24 compared to 11% nationally, reflecting its large student and early-career populations. The private rented sector is unusually dominant at 28% of housing tenure versus 22% nationally, while owner-occupation is correspondingly lower. The workforce is skewed towards professionals (25% versus 21% nationally) and technical roles, with underrepresentation in trades and machine-operating occupations.