The average home in Leeds now costs £244,000, according to the latest House Price Index for February 2026.
That’s down slightly from £246,000 the previous month, but still 2.8% higher than in February 2025.
The average house price in Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole is now £209,000, having risen by 3.9% in the last year.
The average price paid by first-time buyers in Leeds is now £213,000, up by 3.0% in the last year, while the average for homes bought with a mortgage stands at £248,000, also up by 3.0%.
The average private monthly rent in Leeds is £1,130, as of March 2026, up by 2.7% from £1,101 a year earlier.
There is plenty of choice for buyers on a budget. Below are some of the best properties on the market right now for £250,000 or less.
They include spacious family homes with generous gardens and good transport links, a charming stone cottage, and a stunning apartment in a riverside complex.
7. Thorpe Road, Leeds, LS10 - £180,000
This spacious three-bedroom end-of-terrace house is being sold with no onward chain. It boasts a large lounge, a separate dining room and a generous garden. It's situaated in the popular area of Middleton, around four miles from Leeds city centre, with plenty of shops and other amenities nearby. | Zoopla/Good Move Photo: Zoopla/Good Move
8. Cotefields Avenue, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 - £250,000
This lovely three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered chain-free. Set on a generous south-facing plot, there's plenty of room for expansion, subject to planning permission. It's situated in the popular Farsley area, with excellent links to Leeds, Bradford and New Pudsey station. It boasts a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner, a private rear garden and off-street parking. | Zoopla/Hunters Photo: Zoopla/Hunters
9. Back Green, Churwell, Morley, Leeds, LS27 - £230,000
This charming two-bedroom cottage boasts a large garden and is blessed with great views to the rear, over open fields. It's situated within the historic Back Green area of Churwell, close to Leeds and Morley. The spacious property, with a large lounge/diner, would benefit from modernisation and is ready for you to make it your own. | Zoopla/DPSH Photo: Zoopla/DPSH