LS11Leeds

Holbeck & South Leeds

Holbeck & South Leeds investment guide. Average gross yield 6.4%, landlord's market rental demand.

6.4%avg gross yield

£145kavg sold price (395 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.4%

+2.9% vs Leeds avg (3.5%)

Average Asking Price

£144,826

high confidence (395 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£979

2-bed · 3-bed £1,007 · 7.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£240

City avg £345/sqft · 105 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in LS11

1-bed

£788

per month

8.8% yield

2-bed

£979

per month

7.5% yield

3-bed

£1,007

per month

7.1% yield

4-bed

£1,157

per month

8.3% yield

Ownership mix

LS11 vs UK average · 22,094 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 37% privately rented (btl) (17pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

18.8%(UK 32.9%)

-14.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

19.8%(UK 29.7%)

-9.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

37.3%(UK 20.3%)

+17.0pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

24.1%(UK 17.1%)

+7.0pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in LS11

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	0.0%	£124,393	£0
Semi-detached →	0.0%	£196,956	£0
Flat →	0.0%	£165,000	£0
Detached →	0.0%	£300,617	£0

About Holbeck & South Leeds (LS11, Leeds)

LS11 attracts property investors primarily due to its strong 6.4% gross yield, which is competitive within the Leeds market. The area benefits from ongoing regeneration projects and improved transport links, making it an increasingly popular location for buy-to-let portfolios seeking rental income.

The tenant base in LS11 is diverse, with demand spanning from young professionals to families seeking affordable accommodation in South Leeds. Rental demand is currently a landlord's market, indicating strong competition among tenants and favourable conditions for maintaining occupancy rates and rental growth.

Investors should monitor the area's continued development trajectory and ensure thorough due diligence on individual properties, as regeneration outcomes can vary significantly between streets. It's also worth noting that property valuations and market conditions can fluctuate, so regular market analysis remains essential for long-term investment decisions.

Sold Price Trend - LS11

Average sold price, last 12 months

+38.1% over 12 monthsHM Land Registry

Transaction counts shown in tooltip · Data excludes Dec 2025 partial-year distortions

Flip Activity - LS11

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+0.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

0 mo

Flip rate

0.0%

of all sales

Recent case studies

recreation mount

Terraced

Bought Nov 22

£80k

Sold May 24

£130k

18 mo+69.0%*

Gross 62.5%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - LS11

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Planning restriction data not yet verified for this area.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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