5 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,206 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £168,438 , which equates to approximately £140 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Apr 2003 for £60,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,438, representing a 180.7% increase, or approximately 8.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,438 is:

  • 3.3% higher than the average property price on Dorset Avenue
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the LS8 3RA postcode area
  • and 47.1% lower than the average price for Leeds as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 15 March 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
1206 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£168,438
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£140
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 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 10 May 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LS8 3RA

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
3% higher than average
10 th / 16
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
4 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LS8 3RA , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 16 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 10th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,438
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+181 %
7 Apr 2003
£60,000
Leasehold
+46.3 %
18 Jul 2001
£41,000
Leasehold
-25.5 %
25 Jul 2000
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £63,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £65,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2010
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2008

Data Sources

The property at 5 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Apr 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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