Known for its wonderful golf courses and luxurious housing, Alwoodley has long been regarded as one of the best places to live in Leeds.
Reported to contain some of the most expensive housing in Yorkshire and the Humber by The Times, it's no wonder the northern suburb has been the apple of many a home hunters’ eye over recent years.
Here the YEP takes a look at what makes Alwoodley so sought after.
1. Average house price of £352,892
The majority of sales in Alwoodley during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £352,892. Flats sold for an average of £198,062, with detached properties fetching £753,009. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. House prices up by 8%
Overall, sold prices in Alwoodley over the last year were 8% up on the previous year and 32% up on the 2019 peak of £298,075. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Popular spot for golf
The area boasts internationally acclaimed golf courses, including Moortown Golf Club and Sand Moor Golf Club. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Plenty of opportunities to shop
There are plenty of fantastic shopping and leisure opportunities in Alwoodley, including Headrow Gallery and Gourmet foods, plus a Marks and Spencers Food shop at Moortown corner. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Well regarded schools
Alwoodley boasts several primary schools including Alwoodley Primary School and Wigton Moor Primary School. For secondary education, Allerton High in central Alwoodley has been rated as an Outstanding School by Ofsted, and the Grammar School at Leeds is one of the UK's leading independent co-educational schools. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Good travel connections
Alwoodley is ideally placed with fantastic road links to Leeds and Harrogate. The suburb is also just a 15 minute drive from Leeds Bradford airport, and rail links to York, Edinburgh, London and Manchester are nearby. Photo: Bruce Rollinson