Caddick

Railway Street

Leeds
Sector
Residential
Location
Leeds
Year
2025
Client
54 North Homes
Architect
Brewster Bye Architects Limited
Structural Engineer
Roscoe
Quantity Surveyor
BWA (Europe) Limited
Principal Designer
BWA (Europe) Limited
Value
£11.8m

At Railway Street in central Leeds, we delivered 58 high-quality, affordable and sustainable new apartments close to Quarry House.

The scheme comprised 28 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom homes, all designed to a high specification with flexible layouts, including workspace areas to support home working.

Sustainability and Design

Built on the site of the former Yorkshire Rider Social Club, the development prioritised energy efficiency and green travel. Heat pumps provided hot water, while EV charging points and secure cycle storage encouraged low-carbon transport. Ground-floor apartments benefited from private gardens, and external landscaped areas with grass and trees enhanced biodiversity and created pleasant communal spaces for residents.

Health and Safety Excellence

Constructing a city-centre development adjacent to busy roads and live railway lines presented complex health and safety challenges. Tower crane operations, deep excavations, piling, concrete frame erection, and working at height were all managed with detailed planning, risk assessments, and temporary works designs. Segregated pedestrian routes, traffic management, secure fencing, and robust site supervision ensured the safety of both workforce and the public throughout the project. Additional measures were implemented for manual handling, underground services, and abnormal ground conditions to maintain safe and efficient construction.

Creating Homes with Lasting Impact

Railway Street combined thoughtful, sustainable design with rigorous site management, delivering energy-efficient, flexible apartments in a central urban location. The development provided modern living spaces while prioritising wellbeing, safety, and environmental responsibility.

We're absolutely thrilled with the end result and Caddick have been fantastic to work with throughout. I hope we can work together soon.

Joanna ChambersDirector of Assets and Growth at 54 North Homes

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