Are you searching for the perfect new homes in West Yorkshire? Whether you intend to rent or buy, we can help you find the development that will suit your lifestyle. Don’t just take our word for it; all our ratings come from those who have already moved in. These verified residents have decided who deserves to be in the Top 10 – but before we discover which properties rank highly, we’ll share some key facts about this beautiful county.
New build homes in West Yorkshire: Top 10 developments
Our ranking system focuses on facilities, design, location, value and management. These are all essential factors that affect how our verified residents feel about their homes. Who made the Top 10? Read on to find out.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Headingley Park is a very recent addition to HomeViews’ listings, but has already attracted overwhelmingly positive reviews from its extremely happy residents. One verified review reads:
“The development and the management are EXCEPTIONAL. I love the community events and added extras, the rent is expensive but worth it for being pet friendly, the on site support, facilities in the flats and the fitness classes. The residents lounge is fab and I love the resident events that get put on.”
The Junction, located in Leeds, is a new addition to HomeViews but it has already attracted plenty of reviews with near-perfect scores, shooting it to the number 2 spot of the West Yorkshire table! The development is a collection of 665 one, two and three bedroom apartments. The stylish Build to Rent residential and retail scheme also includes parking and cycle storage. In addition, residents benefit from co-working and meeting spaces as well as private dining and landscaped gardens. Finally, the touch down points at Wellington Place and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal are at either end.
3rd place goes to New York Square by Moda. This rental-only development is a collection of 515 pet-friendly apartments, set in the heart of Leeds’ cultural district. The development provides a community rich with amenities, from co-working and meeting spaces to a media room, private dining and a roof terraces with panoramic views of Leeds City Centre and beyond.
Coming in 4th is Mustard Wharf, a new development located a few minutes’ walk from Leeds train station. It consists of 247 pet friendly rental apartments in total. In addition, residents are able to enjoy various facilities, including a lounge and gym, and access to a 24-hour front of house team.
In 5th, Leodis Square by Dandara Living is also located in central Leeds and offers studio to three-bedroom apartments. It also provides an on-site gym, a pet-friendly policy and community events. To top it all off, the development is just five minutes from Leeds’ business and retail districts.
Another recent addition to this list is Pin Yard, an 11-storey property which offers a mix of one, two and three high quality rental apartments. Located on Siddall Street in Leed’s Holbeck Urban Village area, it’s just a short 10-minute walk from all city centre amenities, including Leeds Station, popular shopping centre Trinity Leeds, and eating district, Call Lane.
In 7th, Ambler’s Meadow features a collection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes situated in the popular village of East Ardsley. Surrounded by green open space, there are plenty of countryside walks for you to enjoy. Just a 20 minute drive to Leeds City Centre, this development is popular with families, professionals and young couples alike, as it’s ideal for commuting, days out or making the most of the shops, bars and restaurants that Leeds has to offer.
Next up, Kudos offers a family friendly lifestyle just minutes from the vibrant city centre of Leeds. The city boasts cultural, professional and leisure opportunities all within easy reach. The location is unmatched with the M1 a short drive away, woodlands and green spaces and the popular suburb of Roundhay close to home, with pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and small retailers.
9th-placed Forster Place Apartments is a conversion of a former building society’s head office. Situated in the heart of Bradford, Forster Place Apartments offers 57 studio, one and two-bedroom contemporary rental apartments. The development is ideally located for the city centre, train station and easy access to the major motorway networks.
Rounding off the list for West Yorkshire we have Elm Tree Park by Keepmoat Homes. Located on the outskirts of Wakefield, and within easy reach of a full range of amenities, Elm Tree Park offers two, three and four-bedroom homes. Wakefield city centre is less than two miles away.
Nestled in the Pennines and its foothills, West Yorkshire is an English inland metropolitan county adjoining the Nidderdale AONB to the north and the Peak District National Park to the south. The county is home to the cities of Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, and the boroughs of Calderdale and Kirklees. Derbyshire borders West Yorkshire to the south, with Great Manchester to the south-west. Find Lancashire to the west and north-west, North Yorkshire to the north and east, and South Yorkshire to the south and south-east.
Living in West Yorkshire
Once an industrial heartland, West Yorkshire wears its past with pride in its buildings and architecture. Interspersed with large areas of green belt land, you’re never far from dramatic viewpoints or country rambles. From the cultural centre of Leeds and Wakefield’s picturesque landscapes to Bradford’s famous curry houses and delightful market towns, it’s no wonder the area attracts renowned artists and filmmakers.
Despite its rural surroundings, West Yorkshire is very well connected by the M62, M1 and the A1(M), and the internal urban motorways in Leeds and Bradford. And with two mainline railway stations and Yorkshire’s largest airport, it’s ideally located for commuters and holidaymakers alike. When you need to escape a little further, cross the county border to roam National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
West Yorkshire property prices
West Yorkshire property prices are steady for the past 12 months, according to recent figures from Zoopla (December 2023). The average price for a house in the county is currently around £219,000. Terraced homes came in on the cheaper end, averaging about £155,000. Flats went for around £145,000, while semi-detached houses achieved £225,000 and detached properties averaged £388,000.
West Yorkshire is a county in the north of England. It borders Greater Manchester to the south, Lancashire to the west and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the east. Made up of seven districts, Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford, Wakefield, Leeds, Sheffield Hallam and York, it Read more about West Yorkshire
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