Date Published 10 April 2025
Let's Talk Leek: What's Happening in the Rental Market?
Leek is a fantastic place to live and invest in property. With its charming market town feel, countryside right on the doorstep and growing local economy, there's no better time to rent in this area.
We have pulled together a guide to help Landlords and Tenants understand a bit more about the current state of the rental market. Are rents on the rise? Is it a good time to let your property? And most importantly—where do you start if you're new to all this?
Read on to understand more about the current state of the local rental market.
What's the Leek Property Market Like Right Now?
Firstly, let's talk numbers.
The average house price in Leek is currently around £330,000, with detached homes fetching a bit more and flats sitting at around £112,500. Over the past six months, prices have dipped by about 2%, which could mean a good opportunity for investors.
On the rental side of things, we've seen a 9% increase in average rents since January 2024, with the typical monthly rent now sitting at £646.
Why Choose Westwood Lettings?
One thing that makes Leek thrive is the number of local businesses – and estate agency is no different! So why should you trust Westwood Lettings to help you navigate the hectic rental market?
For starters, we're a family-run business, with care and compassion at our heart. We also specialise, and live and breathe, lettings. It's what we do, and we do it well. We're not a big agency juggling sales and lettings—we focus purely on renting out properties and looking after landlords and tenants.
Here's what you get when you work with us:
• Expert Local Knowledge – We know Leek like the back of our hand. Whether you need advice on rental prices, tenant demand, or where to invest, we've got you covered.
• A Personal Touch – No call centres, no passing you from pillar to post. When you call us, you get us—friendly, approachable, and always happy to help.
• Hassle-Free Lettings – From marketing your property to finding the right tenants and handling maintenance, we take care of it all.
• Trusted Tenant Vetting – We combine our super people powers with a third-party referencing scheme to make sure your tenants are reliable, so you can rent out your property with confidence.
What's Next for Leek?
Exciting things are happening in our town! The Leek Levelling Up Fund is helping to restore local markets, improve leisure facilities, and breathe new life into the area. What does this mean for landlords? More people looking to move here—and that's always good news for the rental market.
Whether you already own a rental property or you're thinking of becoming a landlord, now's a great time to take advantage of Leek's growing popularity. And if you're a tenant? There are some fantastic homes available, and we'd love to help you find the right one.
Let's Have a Chat!
Thinking about letting your property? Looking for a new rental home? Whatever your situation, we'd love to hear from you.
Give us a call or send us a message—we're always happy to chat and offer advice (no pressure, we promise!).
📞 01538 372025
📧 info@westwoodlettings.co.uk
Looking forward to helping you with your next steps in the market town of Leek!
The Westwood Lettings Team
