Leeds house buying guide
If you’re looking for houses for sale in Leeds but you’re struggling to decide which area is right for you, our Leeds house buying guide will give you inspiration you need. See how much you can afford by creating a free Tembo plan — or try out our Mortgage Calculator.
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Where should I buy in Leeds?
Leeds is a city of many talents. Whether you want to spend your time exploring mouthwatering tasting menus, huge sporting arenas or some of the UK’s most beautiful National Parks, this northern city has something for everyone.
With trendy places to be and breathtaking views to see, deciding exactly where to live in Leeds can be a challenge. There’s just so much choice! To give you some ideas, we’ve outlined the top 3 areas to live in Leeds below.
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Chapel Allerton
If you’d like to live just a short drive from the centre of Leeds, Chapel Allerton could be the suburb for you.
With its close proximity to Leeds City Museum and the First Direct Arena, you could easily head into the city every weekend.
At the same time, this charming town is a place to be in its own right.
Boasting plenty of art, culture and live events, it’s no surprise that Chapel Allerton is popular among young professionals and families alike.
You’ll also be just a matter of minutes from Roundhay Park. Covering more than 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens, it’s one of the biggest parks in Europe and the perfect place to enjoy a bit of nature.
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Otley
On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales you’ll find the bustling market town Otley. It's the perfect location for those looking for a more rural community to put down roots.
Take a stroll down its cobbled streets and you’ll find the perfect mix of quirky shops, traditional pubs and a variety of restaurants from popular chains to independent eateries.
If you love the great outdoors, you’ll probably feel most at home when exploring The Otley Chevin.
This gorgeous forest park offers spectacular views of the market town below and is ideal for dog walks, weekend hikes or picnics with the kids.
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Horsforth
If you’re looking for the best places to live in Leeds, you’ll find Horsforth on just about every list. Situated in North West Leeds, this charming suburb has great schools, sports clubs, and green spaces.
Horsforth Hall Park has something for everyone including a playground, skatepark, bowling green, cricket pitch, walking trails and beautiful Japanese garden.
There’s also Horsforth Village Museum and plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants in the town centre.
The icing on the cake? It’s just 5 miles from the city centre. With the help of Leeds’ excellent transport links, it’s cheap and easy to get into the city.
But when you’ve got everything you need right here on your doorstep, we can’t blame you for spending most of your time in Horsforth.
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Data sourced from Zoopla's November 2023 House Price Index and Rightmove property prices. Accurate as of 05/12/2023.