LS8Leeds

Stourton & Cross Gates

Stourton & Cross Gates investment guide. Average gross yield 3.7%, landlord's market rental demand.

3.7%avg gross yield

£242kavg sold price (502 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No

Last updated April 2026

Average Gross Yield

3.7%

+0.2% vs Leeds avg (3.5%)

Average Asking Price

£241,718

high confidence (502 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£997

2-bed · 3-bed £1,204 · 6.4% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£315

City avg £345/sqft · 30 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in LS8

1-bed

£788

per month

8.4% yield

2-bed

£997

per month

6.4% yield

3-bed

£1,204

per month

4.7% yield

4-bed

£1,409

per month

4.8% yield

Ownership mix

LS8 vs UK average · 26,240 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 25% owned outright (8pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

25.2%(UK 32.9%)

-7.7pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

26.8%(UK 29.7%)

-2.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

26.4%(UK 20.3%)

+6.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

21.6%(UK 17.1%)

+4.5pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in LS8

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	0.0%	£135,000	£0
Semi-detached →	0.0%	£340,221	£0
Flat →	0.0%	£160,674	£0
Detached →	0.0%	£559,844	£0

About Stourton & Cross Gates (LS8, Leeds)

LS8 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with steady rental demand in a landlord's market. The 3.7% gross yield offers reasonable returns for buy-to-let portfolios, particularly appealing to those targeting value-focused investments across the Leeds suburbs.

The tenant demographic spans young professionals and families attracted by the area's accessibility to Leeds city centre and local employment hubs. Rental stock is well-distributed across one to four-bedroom properties, with monthly rents ranging from £788 for one-beds to £1,409 for four-beds, accommodating diverse tenant requirements.

Investors should note the presence of incomplete rental data (0% market representation across all bedroom types), which limits benchmarking reliability. Further due diligence on local regeneration plans, transport links, and school catchment areas is advisable before committing capital, as data gaps may obscure emerging market dynamics.

Sold Price Trend - LS8

Average sold price, last 12 months

+82.5% over 12 monthsHM Land Registry

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

Flip Activity - LS8

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

chelwood crescent

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£260k

Sold Nov 24

£425k

11 mo+57.0%*

Gross 63.5%

* 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 - LS8

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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