What energy rating does 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 0AQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

12 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 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ located?

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

Is 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ show an average of 182 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

How well connected is 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is Rothwell Library, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 12 Smithson Street

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

12 Smithson Street is a detached house in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 61 m² this is the 4th 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 (July 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor.

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

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

Current estimate

£129,000

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.

On floor area, 12 Smithson Street stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly 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.

£124k

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LS26 0FL

£158k

1 Clayton Street, Rothwell

LS26 0BA

2 bed

£159k

1 Angel Row, Rothwell

LS26 0SG

£166k

1 Barraclough Yard, Rothwell

LS26 0ED

2 bed1 bath

£168k

1 Albany Road, Rothwell

LS26 0QU

£174k

1 Augusta Court, Rothwell

LS26 0FA

£175k

1 Castle Lodge Square, Rothwell

LS26 0ZG

2 bed

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

182/mo

Falling 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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