What type of property is 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 0AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ located?

1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ sits in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

Police records around 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is Rothwell Primary School (217m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oulton Academy (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is Rothwell Library, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Smithson Street

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

1 Smithson Street is a semi-detached house in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 58 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

25%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Smithson Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Smithson Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 0AQ: £193,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LS26 0AQ

On the street

Versus other Smithson Street homes

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

EPC Rating for 1 Smithson Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rothwell Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rothwell Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS26 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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