Leeds

Those who buy a property in the heart of Leeds can expect average rental yields of 5.8%. Certain postcodes, however, have been known to go as high as 7.4%.

The average property price is £246,833, having climbed by 7.59% in the last year alone. Prices are predicted to grow by 21.6% over the next five years, massively exceeding the national average. Despite significant growth, prices are still lower than most areas in the UK. Low property prices combined with increasing rents will ensure any property investment will prove very attractive.

Leeds also benefits from extraordinarily high rental demand, which is projected to only increase. Leeds also has one of the largest student populations in the UK, with 30% of its students remaining in the city after graduation. It’s no surprise Leeds is experiencing such a high influx of rental demand, as it’s becoming a magnet for businesses and young professionals.

Fourth Largest

UK Student Population

Leeds has been and remains a powerhouse of UK higher education. With five universities and the fourth largest student population in the UK, it attracts an enormous pool of young and ambitious talent.

The University of Leeds, one of the largest in the UK, has more than 38,000 students. As a member of the Russell Group, Leeds is ranked in the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021. Furthermore, Leeds is placed in the Top 35 International Universities in the world in 2020 with students from an impressive 170 different countries.

On top of these impressive statistics, the University of Leeds is in the Top 5 most targeted Universities by graduate recruiters in the UK, a testament to the calibre of graduates. As the city’s economy continues to grow and diversify, its student retention rates improve. Currently, Leeds retains 30% of its high-profile graduates providing evidence of the city’s desirability as a place to live and work.