What type of property is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF last sold for £350,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £255,000 in January 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2018 and July 2024, 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF rose from £255,000 to £350,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

The current EPC rating for 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF heated?

The latest EPC at 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF is in council tax band D.

Where is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF located?

31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS16 postcode district.

Is 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF in a safe area?

Police records around 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF 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 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

The closest primary school to 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF is Ireland Wood Primary School (899m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ralph Thoresby School (918m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF?

The closest bus stop to 31a, Gainsborough Drive, LS16 7PF is Whinfield, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31a, Gainsborough Drive, Leeds, LS16 7PF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leeds (LS16 7PF). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £401,000 is 14.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £350,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, Gainsborough Drive, Leeds, LS16 7PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31a has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

31a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£401,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£350,000
+37.3%over 6 years
25 January 2018
£255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS16 7PF: £376,500 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in LS16 7PF

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 31a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,365

Street avg £2,550

Strongly above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 119 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Whinfield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Ireland Wood Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS16 7PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS16 7PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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