Realvian
79
Score
79 out of 100
LS6Good liveabilityYorkshire

Headingley, Leeds

A student and young-professional stronghold with reliable rental demand and yields well above the Leeds average. HMO licensing is a material consideration for investors here.

Average price
£285,000
Average rent
£1,180/mo
Gross yield
6.8%
5-year growth
+22.1%
Investment score
86/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
26 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Headingley is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    82

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    88

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    68

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    74

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    86

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    72

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Headingley against the leeds average

Strengths

  • Very strong and predictable rental demand
  • Yields notably above the city average
  • Frequent buses to the universities and centre

Things to weigh

  • Article 4 direction restricts new HMO conversions
  • High tenant turnover in student stock

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.