What kind of home is 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 0AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

20 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.

Which area is 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ in?

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

Is 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 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.

What schools are near 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Smithson Street, LS26 0AQ is Rothwell Library, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Smithson Street

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

20 Smithson Street is a mid-terrace house in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 77 m² it's 22.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Smithson Street, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

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 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Smithson Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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.

£175k

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LS26 0FA

£168k

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LS26 0QU

£166k

1 Barraclough Yard, Rothwell

LS26 0ED

2 bed1 bath

£159k

1 Angel Row, Rothwell

LS26 0SG

£207k

1 Cornwall Crescent, Rothwell

LS26 0RA

3 bed1 bath

£158k

1 Clayton Street, Rothwell

LS26 0BA

2 bed

£145k

1 Blackburn Mews, Commercial Street, Rothwell

LS26 0FL

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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