The city’s average house price reached £246,000 in January, marking a 4.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year. This rise outpaced the wider Yorkshire and the Humber region, which saw growth of 3 per cent over the same period.
For first-time buyers, the average purchase price stood at £215,000 - up 4.4 per cent year-on-year from £206,000. Meanwhile, the average price of a home purchased with a mortgage rose to £250,000, an increase of 4.3 per cent compared with the previous year.
Against this backdrop, there is still plenty of choice for buyers on a budget. Below, we take a look at 13 standout properties in Leeds currently on the market for £300,000 or less.
1. Bradford Road, Otley, LS21 - £225,000
A Victorian terraced cottage blending period character with modern living. Featuring two reception rooms, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a stylish bathroom with roll-top bath. An extended rear opens onto a sunny south-facing garden, while the location provides easy access to Otley’s shops and amenities. Sold with no onward chain. | Shankland Barraclough
2. Albion Street, Clifford, LS23 - £250,000
Charming two-bedroom period cottage in the peaceful village of Clifford, offered with no onward chain. Features include a spacious living room with a striking fireplace, a breakfast kitchen with fitted appliances and log burner, plus two well-proportioned bedrooms and house bathroom. Access to nearby Boston Spa, Bramham and excellent commuter links to Leeds, York and Harrogate. | Furnell Residential
3. Whitehouse Crescent, Leeds, LS26 - £280,000
Three-bedroom family home in a sought-after residential area, offering spacious and well-presented accommodation throughout. Features include a bright living room, modern kitchen/diner opening onto a private rear garden, and a principal bedroom with en suite. Benefits from driveway parking, garage, utility room and close proximity to local schools, parks and transport links. | Rockello Real Estate
4. Waggon Road, Leeds, LS10
Beautifully presented three-bedroom townhouse arranged over three floors in the sought-after New Forest Village development. Features include a spacious dining kitchen with integrated appliances, bright living room opening onto a rear garden, and a top-floor master suite with dressing area and en suite. Benefits from garage, off-street parking and excellent access to Leeds, motorway links and White Rose Centre. | Dacre, Son & Hartley
5. Cliff Oaks, Leeds LS12 - £300,000
Contemporary three-bedroom home set within a prestigious gated development on an elevated hillside. Finished to a high standard, the property features an open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, stylish living space opening onto a private garden, and a principal bedroom with en suite. Benefits from landscaped communal grounds and offers a peaceful setting just minutes from Leeds city centre. | haart
6. Manor Road, Rothwell, LS26 - £220,000
Well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home with two versatile reception rooms and a bright, welcoming interior. Features include a modern bathroom, recently updated roof and well-proportioned bedrooms. Outside, a superb landscaped garden with three distinct seating and entertaining areas adds appeal. Ideally located close to local amenities, schools, parks and transport links to Leeds city centre. | Emsleys