Market outlook for LS6
Key indicators for buyers
The LS6 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-21.9%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 7.2x in 2021 to 6.5x today. Rising rents (£1,126/mo, +2.8%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Leeds area
A home in Leeds costs 6.5x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 7.2x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Leeds area
Average monthly rent in Leeds is £1,126, up 2.8% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Leeds price of £319,842 with a 25% deposit (£80k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,262 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses LS6 avg. price with Leeds rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,262) are £136 more than renting (£1,126). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £80k — it would take around 11 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
2, GREYSHIELS CLOSE LS6 3HR | Detached | £370,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
5, HEADINGLEY MOUNT LS6 3EL | Detached | £479,000 | 13 Jan 2026 |
43, HOLMWOOD AVENUE LS6 4NH | Semi-detached | £351,050 | 13 Jan 2026 |
64, GROVE LANE LS6 2BE | Detached | £254,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
51, SHIRE OAK ROAD LS6 2DB | Semi-detached | £295,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
20, HAROLD STREET LS6 1PL | Terraced | £170,000 | 7 Jan 2026 |
9, QUARRY PLACE LS6 2JT | Terraced | £192,500 |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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