40 Sowood Street, Leeds, LS4 2JZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £233,358 , which equates to approximately £310 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 May 2022 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,358, representing a 13.8% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,358 is:

  • 3.5% higher than the average property price on Sowood Street
  • 2.3% higher than the average in the LS4 2JZ postcode area
  • and 26.8% lower 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 26 January 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£233,358
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£310
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Sowood Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2JZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jan 2022.

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 are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Aug 2010. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LS4 2JZ

7 th / 32
Price Rank
2% higher than average
17 th / 29
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
5 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LS4 2JZ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 29 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,358
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
18 May 2022
£205,000
Leasehold
+64 %
10 Aug 2011
£125,000
Leasehold
+44.5 %
5 Aug 2002
£86,500
Leasehold
+88 %
21 Dec 1999
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £206,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £168,500
sale date: 4 Oct 2021

Data Sources

The property at 40 Sowood Street, Leeds, LS4 2JZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 May 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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