Date Published 11 November 2020
Located just a few minutes away from the city centre by the multitude of transport links available, Headingley has affordable homes and plenty of green space. With a number of households having fashionable wood burners this Northwest Leeds suburb is evolving into a smarter residential area.
For many years Headingley has been one of hot spots for students studying at University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University. However, these short-term tenants are moving into purpose-built accommodation leaving room for families, couples and first time buyers looking for a period property to move in.
But why? Well an easy commute to Leeds City centre for one. Car, bus and train routes are all provided. There are still plenty of green areas nearby as well -Meanwood Valley Nature Reserve, The Hollies and Beckett Park are all located nearby. Headingley high street has seen a smartening up recently. New shops, restaurants and cafés opening up to join the long standing business such as the Cottage Road Cinema which opened in 1912. And let us not forget the international cricket available at Headingley Stadium.
The average property price as reported by Rightmove in 2016 for Headingley was £201,365 compared to the Leeds average of £193,149. There ar eplenty of good schools, both state and private, across the age ranges. Notable examples including Wheetwood Primary, Spring bank Primary and Lawnswood Secondary. All of which are rated Good by Ofsted.
