26 Birchwood Avenue, Leeds, LS17 8PL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £319,502 , which equates to approximately £371 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Apr 2017 for £208,000. Since then, the value has increased by £111,502, representing a 53.6% increase, or approximately 6.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £319,502 is:

  • 20.8% lower than the average property price on Birchwood Avenue
  • 21.2% lower than the average in the LS17 8PL postcode area
  • and 8.5% higher than the average price for Leeds as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 2 December 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£319,502
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£371
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Birchwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8PL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Nov 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LS17 8PL

12 th / 13
Price Rank
21% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
8 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LS17 8PL , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£319,502
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
5 Apr 2017
£208,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £286,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2020
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £129,950
sale date: 22 Nov 2002
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £366,500
sale date: 15 Jun 2023

Data Sources

The property at 26 Birchwood Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8PL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Apr 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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