The average house in Leeds now takes 12 weeks to sell, but homes in some areas take much longer to shift than others.
The time a typical property spends on the market in and around Leeds ranges from just nine weeks to 21 weeks.
Homes are selling fastest in a leafy Leeds suburb, once named the city’s coolest neighbourhood, which is loved for its village feel, its array of independent shops and bars, and its picturesque green spaces
That’s according to the latest figures from the estate agency comparison website GetAgent, based on data from HM Land Registry and the UK’s largest online property portals.
According to GetAgent, the average asking price in Leeds now stands at £290,860, with prices having been lowered by 1.7% on average over the last six months.
Below are the areas in and around Leeds where homes are selling fastest and slowest, with the fastest-selling areas listed first.
1. Meanwood
In Meanwood, where the average asking price is £302,164, houses take 9 weeks to sell | National World Photo: James Hardisty
2. Adel
In Adel, where the average asking price is £410,103, houses take 10 weeks to sell | Google
3. Chapel Allerton
In Chapel Allerton, where the average asking price is £362,813, houses take 10 weeks to sell | Other
4. Batley
In Batley, where the average asking price is £213.956, houses take 10 weeks to sell | JPI Media
5. Castleford
In Castleford, where the average asking price is £211,837, houses take 10 weeks to sell | Google
6. Dewsbury
In Dewsbury, where the average asking price is £209,620, houses take 11 weeks to sell | JPI Media Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald