VerifiedCross Gates is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
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Retirement living in Leeds
5 developments
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Leeds, run by 3 operators. 5 offer homes to buy from £120,000, and 1 to rent. The average home in Leeds sold for £249,394 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedTucked away in the charming locale of Shadwell, Leeds, you'll find Thackrah Court, a meticulously designed Retirement Living complex by McCarthy & Stone. This exclusive development offers a selection…
Starting from £120,000
Retirement living across Leeds
Leeds in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 3 (largest: Churchill Living, 3; McCarthy Stone, 1; McCarthy Stone Resales, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 5 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £120,000 |
| Average guide price | £120,000 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, Leeds (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £249,394 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Leeds
To buy — from
£120,000
To buy — average
£120,000
House prices in Leeds
The average house price in Leeds is £249,394, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £249,394
- Detached
- £458,659
- Semi-detached
- £272,670
- Terraced
- £206,957
- Flats & maisonettes
- £153,650
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Leeds?
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Leeds. The largest operators are Churchill Living (3), McCarthy Stone (1) and McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
How much does a retirement property in Leeds cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 5 developments with homes to buy start at £120,000, and average £120,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Leeds?
Yes: 1 of the 5 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Leeds?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in Leeds?
The average home in Leeds sold for £249,394 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Leeds regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
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