Leeds is a popular city located in the heart of West Yorkshire. A university city with vibrant nightlife, Leeds has a reputation as a young, modern city. It is also a creative and cultural hotspot. Start your property search by reading our ranking of the best new build homes for sale in Leeds.
New build homes in Leeds: 5 best developments
Thanks to its growing, diverse economy, lively nightlife and top-class sport and culture, Leeds is an attractive place to live and work. Take a look at our ranking of Leeds’ top five new build homes for sale below. Verified residents have rated the developments on a variety of factors. As such, HomeViews can provide rankings based on the real-life experience of living in each one. Continue reading to learn about the highest-rated new build homes across Leeds.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance – as on our area guide pages.
Where is Leeds?
You’ll find Leeds in the county of West Yorkshire, 35 miles north-east of Manchester and 30 miles north of Sheffield. The city sits on the banks of the River Aire and is easily accessible from the M1, which passes close to the city. The Midland Mainline railway line ends at Leeds, connecting cities down the spine of England with London.
Leeds is perfectly positioned for exploring the stunning Yorkshire countryside and a selection of majestic national parks and conservation areas. The Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North York Moors and Peak District are all easily accessible from the city.
What’s it like to live in Leeds?
With a population of almost 800,000, Leeds is a buzzing city. It attracts people from all over the country to study, work and live there. The city has five universities. The two main universities are The University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University. Between them, the two have more than 70,000 students. With a significant population of students and young professionals, the city has a lively bar and club scene.
Sport in Leeds
If sport is your thing, then Leeds life is definitely for you. The city is home to some of the country’s most famous sports teams and venues. The city is enjoying a return to top-flight football with Leeds United. There is first-class and test cricket in the city, at the famous Headingley cricket ground. The region is also famous for rugby. Leeds Rhinos are one of the most successful teams in rugby league. Rugby union team Leeds Tykes is also located in the city.
Leeds transport links
Leeds is a well-connected city, with great transport links to neighbouring cities. The M1 passes close to the city, connecting to Sheffield to the south. To the north, the A1 provides routes towards Newcastle upon Tyne and the Scottish borders. The M62 also provides a direct connection between Leeds and Manchester. The city is situated at the northern end of the Midland Mainline, with efficient rail services running between Leeds and London St. Pancras.
What are current property prices in Leeds?
Property prices in Leeds were steadily increasing in recent years, but they’ve plateaued in the past year. Property remains cheaper than the national average.
There are plenty of new build developments and new homes for sale in the city. The relatively low property prices make Leeds an attractive prospect for first-time buyers. In November 2024, the average property price in Leeds was £273,000 according to Rightmove. Despite rising steadily in recent years, the average price in Leeds is still just under £20,000 lower than the UK average of £292,000.
A flat in Leeds costs an average of £165,845, while buyers can snap up terraced houses for an average of around £203,057. These prices are comparable to other major northern cities, including Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield.
We hope our ranking of the best new build homes for sale in Leeds has helped you in your search. If you’d like to learn more about life in Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area, take a look at our guide below. From there, you’ll also be able to find all the latest new build developments in Leeds and other areas in this popular region.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
