Newsam Rise by Countryside Homes · Skeltongate, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire LS9 0FD
Completed 2026
Countryside Homes has 58 developments on Homello. Homes in Leeds sold for a median £245,000 over the last year, £278 per sq ft; see house prices in Leeds.
About Newsam Rise
Newsam Rise is a new build homes development by Countryside Homes, situated within the wider Skelton Gate regeneration project in Skeltongate, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS9 0FD. The development comprises a collection of 111 properties, offering a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom houses. Countryside Homes has been recognised for its quality and customer satisfaction, holding a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for six consecutive years.
Newsam Rise is positioned to offer connectivity to Leeds City Centre alongside access to significant green space, being located on the edge of Skelton Country Park. Newsam Rise offers various house styles, including detached and semi-detached properties, with options available for both full and shared ownership. Pricing for full ownership properties starts from approximately £282,950 for a two-bedroom home, with three-bedroom homes such as the semi-detached Jackdaw starting at around £294,950-£299,950. Larger properties, including the three-bedroom Kittiwake and Kingfisher house types, are priced in the range of £349,950 to £364,950, while four-bedroom homes like the Plover are listed up to £429,950. All new build homes benefit from a 10-year warranty. A three-bedroom Kingfisher, for example, features a dual-aspect living room, a ground-floor utility room and cloakroom, and an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom. Shared Ownership options are also available, with purchase prices for a share starting from £179,975 for a three-bedroom detached property (Plot 97, Kingfisher) and four-bedroom detached homes (Pochard and Sandpiper) available from £222,475 - £224,975 for a share. The site benefits from excellent road links, with direct access available off Junction 45 of the M1 motorway, making it suitable for commuters. Leeds City Centre is located approximately 1.9 miles away, offering a short drive to the central commercial district. Rail commuters can access Cross Gates train station approximately 2.2 miles away, which is served by Northern and TransPennine Express services. The immediate local area is also served by multiple bus routes, including the 5, 5A, 7, 11, 19, 40, and 56 services. The wider Skelton Gate masterplan is set to deliver significant on-site amenities, including a planned primary and secondary 'through' school, a new local centre with a convenience store and retail, and a medical centre/children's nursery, all subject to completion of the full community. For existing education provision, Meadowfield Primary School is located just 0.3 miles from the development. Leisure facilities include the adjacent Skelton Country Park and the Skelton Lakes Nature Reserve, which is managed in partnership with the RSPB. The development offers a range of purchase options including full ownership and Shared Ownership. The pricing structure for full ownership homes ranges from approximately £282,950 for 2-beds to £429,950 for 4-beds, with Shared Ownership commencing at £179,975 for a share. Prospective homebuyers are advised to contact the Countryside Homes sales team directly for the latest availability, specific plot prices, and details on house types like the Kittiwake, Jackdaw, and Plover. Viewing arrangements and information regarding incentives, such as the Home Exchange and Smooth Move schemes, must be confirmed by contacting the developer for details.
- Developer
- Countryside Homes
- City
- Yorkshire
- Neighbourhood
- Leeds
- Postcode
- LS9 0FD
- Address
- Skeltongate, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire
- Total homes
- 111
- Completed
- 2026
- Tenure
- For sale & shared ownership
Facilities
- Green space
Sold prices at Newsam Rise
First sales only so far: 9 homes registered at a median £334,995 since 2024 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Oct 2025 | Sale | £380,000 · £299/sq ft |
| 17, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Aug 2025 | Sale | £425,000 · £335/sq ft |
| 5, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | May 2025 | New build | £375,000 · £295/sq ft |
| 9, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Apr 2025 | New build | £300,000 · £324/sq ft |
| 7, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Apr 2025 | New build | £300,000 · £324/sq ft |
| 3, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Mar 2025 | New build | £360,000 · £283/sq ft |
| 15, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Mar 2025 | Sale | £265,000 · £320/sq ft |
| 13, Coniston Lane LS9 0FD | Jan 2025 | New build | £280,000 · £338/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Newsam Rise
›Who is the developer of Newsam Rise?
Newsam Rise is a Countryside Homes development in Leeds, Yorkshire. Countryside Homes has 58 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Newsam Rise cost?
Prices at Newsam Rise start from around £282,950 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›Is Newsam Rise still selling?
Newsam Rise: completed 2026. Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Countryside Homes.
›What have homes at Newsam Rise sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 9 first sales at Newsam Rise at a median of £334,995 since 2024. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 17% above the Leeds median of £278 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Leeds?
The median sold price in Leeds was £245,000 over the last 12 months (7,328 sales, +1.0% on the year before), or £278 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Leeds page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
›What type of homes are at Newsam Rise?
Newsam Rise offers houses, 111 homes in total, completed 2026. Shared ownership is available on some homes by Countryside Homes.
Location
Skeltongate, Pontefract Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS9 0FD
Nearest stations
- Woodlesford Station 1.2 miles
- Cross Gates Station 2.2 miles
- Garforth Station 3.4 miles
- East Garforth Station 3.7 miles
Nearest schools
- Woodlesford Primary School 1.1 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Oulton Primary School 1.3 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Whitkirk Primary School 1.4 milesPrimary · ages 3–11
- Swillington Primary School 1.5 milesPrimary · ages 3–11 Good
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Leeds neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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