It’s a landmark day for many families and, with school places increasingly competitive, there’s a lot to consider, especially for those thinking of moving house to secure a spot at a top-performing primary.
Online property platform Upstix has pulled together some timely data, showing how long it takes for homes to sell in the catchment areas of the top 10 state primary schools in Leeds.
The speed at which homes sell can vary dramatically, with properties in the fastest-moving areas flying off the market nearly three months quicker than those in slower-selling neighbourhoods. On average, it takes 135 days to sell a property within Leeds’ top 10 primary school catchments.
Fred Jones, CEO at Upstix said: “Buying and selling a home can be a stressful process at the best of times. But doing it at the same time as changing your child’s school and trying to get in the right catchment area ahead of the application deadline is doubly so.
“Time is money for parents looking to make a catchment area move, particularly as the recent changes to VAT on private school fees are driving up demand for places at the top state primary schools.
“Homes in the catchment areas for the highest performing schools tend to go quickly even without this current surge in demand. For those looking to sell their house to make a strategic move, speed is key to avoid holding up your new purchase and missing the deadline.”
Here’s a look at Leeds' ten top-rated primary schools for 2025 according to Snobe, a free school directory for England - and how quickly homes in their catchment areas are selling.
7. Harehills Primary School, LS8 5DQ
Homes near Harehills Primary School cost on average £300,513 and spends an average 132 days on the market. | Google
8. Quarry Mount Primary School, LS6 2JP
Homes near Quarry Mount Primary School sold the fastest, spending on average 113 days on the market. The average house price was £303,227. | Mohammad Al-Mumen/Google
9. Shakespeare Primary School
Homes near Shakespeare Primary School, located on Lincoln Road, spend on average 133 days on the market and sell for around £153,914. | Google
10. Hovingham Primary School, LS8 3QY
Homes near Hovingham Primary School in Harehills cost on average £300,513 and takes on average 133 days to sell. | Simon Hulme/National World