Home of Property: Leading Estate Agents in Horsforth

Whether you need someone to market and promote your property, provide effective representation during the sales process, provide an estimate on your property’s value, or liaise with solicitors and surveyors, HOP is the company to call. If you have a property or properties to let, we will vet any and all prospective tenants, perform all necessary reference and credit checks, draw up the tenancy agreement, organise rent payments and much more. We have the experience and expertise to handle any rental or sales arrangement for either side of the transaction.

Regardless of which side of a real estate transaction you are on, the process can be fraught with uncertainty. No one wants to pay too much or receive too little. And no one wants to have their interests hurt by fine print they were not aware of. At Home of Property, we represent your interests with determination. That means that, whether you are a family or an investor seeking opportunities in the Horsforth area, we examine each potential transaction closely to ensure your interests are properly addressed.

There’s pretty much every type and period of home within Leeds LS18. Much of Horsforth’s housing dates from its 19th century heyday, though it has expanded steadily since to deliver a good blend of property. What’s more, Horsforth’s spot on a hill means many of its properties enjoy broad airy views of the surrounding green spaces. As a rule of thumb, prices rise as you move north and the Cragg Hill district south of the Leeds Ring Road is a little pocket of affordability, as is the Troy district just south of Horsforth station.

Like many of its north Leeds neighbours, Horsforth is a popular settling place for families, and semi-detached two and three-bedders make up almost half of what’s available. However, the recent addition of a 65-acre Redrow development, completed in 2020, added a new lease of life to the area. Situated overlooking the River Aire and Leeds to Liverpool Canal, the development welcomed 500 families into the area with a mix of large detached properties as well as semi’s, terraces and flats.

Trinity and All Saints College attract 2,500 students and some live locally, although there’s no large-scale student ‘quarter’. That may change soon, however, as the college’s plans to double progress.

For much of its history, Horsforth was a sleepy agricultural community. In the 19th-century, people discovered that living in Horsforth provided a respite from the hustle and bustle of Leeds and Bradford. 20th-century urban exiles followed suit and built homes here by the score, turning the idyllic town set amidst the rolling hills of West Yorkshire into a de facto suburb of Leeds. Although, to its credit, it has managed to maintain much of its rural appeal.

Public transport is well represented in the town with numerous local and long-distance bus routes crisscrossing the area. From Horsforth Station, one can get to central Leeds in about 10 minutes via train, and if you need or want to go to London for any reason you have several ways to do so. You can fly from Leeds Bradford Airport just a few minutes northwest of Horsforth centre; that will take just over 1 hour. The train will get you there in about 3 hours. Or you can take a long-distance bus and arrive in the capital in about 6 hours. And let’s not forget that you can get to more than 50 international destinations by flying out of nearby Leeds Bradford Airport.

Education in Horsforth

Whether you are buying or letting, if you are moving to Horsforth with school-age children you will be pleased by the number of educational opportunities on tap here. There are more than half a dozen good quality primary schools in and around the Horsforth and, while there is only one secondary school within the town boundaries, there are several more very close by.

Horsforth is home to many sports clubs to suit all ages and taste. From tennis clubs to riding clubs, you and your family will not be stuck for places to exercise or the opportunity to join sporting communities. There are a range of sports clubs available including Horsforth Tennis Club, Horsforth Harriers Running Club, Horsforth Fairweather Football Club, Horsforth Golf Club, Leeds Hockey Club, Crompark Cricket Club and also Otley & District Riding for the Disabled Association.

Horsforth St Margaret’s Football Club has over 75 teams across all ages and genders. So, if you’re looking for a team to get your little ones into football, then there is no doubt you will find a place here for you. Equally, if you are thinking of taking up football yourself, you need look no further!

Trinity and All Saints College is located on the cusp of Horsforth, close to Compark Cricket Ground and Yarnbury (Horsforth) Rugby Club. The College spent £3m on refurbishing its sports centre, which is open to the public and offers a gym, squash, volleyball and indoor football courts. Or, alternatively, a short drive away on Kirkstall Road in Headingley, the council-run sports centre also offers swimming facilities.

The council-run Horsforth Hall Park has a wonderful sense of splendour; features include a cricket ground, bowling green, Japanese garden, brand new skatepark and fantastic play space, particularly suitable for younger kids.

Branch address

HOP Horsforth
111 New Rd Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4QD

Opening hours

• Monday – Friday
  9:00am – 5:30pm
• Saturday
  9:00am – 1:00pm