What type of property is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG last change hands?

8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG last sold for £103,500 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £132,900 in April 2007, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2007 and September 2012, 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG fell from £132,900 to £103,500, a change of £29,400. That works out to roughly -4.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG located?

8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

Police records around 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (147% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

The closest primary school to 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG is St Chad's Church of England Primary School (598m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (302m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Old Farm Close, LS16 5DG is Old Farm Cross, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Old Farm Close, Leeds, LS16 5DG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Old Farm Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Old Farm Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Leeds (LS16 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 76.8% above the 2012 sale of £103,500. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Old Farm Close

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC73toD58

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

75%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2026from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromD58toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Old Farm Close, Leeds, LS16 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Old Farm Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Old Farm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.5% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£103,500

Growth on file: -4.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 September 2012Most recent
£103,500
-22.1%over 5 years
1 April 2007
£132,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS16 5DG: £160,670 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in LS16 5DG

On the street

Versus other Old Farm Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Old Farm Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,568

Street avg £2,637

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Leeds district page.

Full Leeds report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Farm Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS16 5DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS16 5DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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