What type of property is 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD last change hands?

59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD last sold for £205,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,950 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and November 2022, 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD rose from £47,950 to £205,000, a change of £157,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

The current EPC rating for 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD heated?

The latest EPC at 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD 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 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD located?

59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD sits in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

Police records around 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD 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 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

The closest primary school to 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD is Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell (261m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oulton Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD?

The closest bus stop to 59 Wood Lane, LS26 0PD is Knightscroft Avenue, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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59 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 59 Wood Lane

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

59 Wood Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rothwell, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 0PD). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2022. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 15.6% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 90.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £205,000 in November 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2022

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Oct 2023from Jun 2023

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Wood Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Wood Lane 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.

59 Wood Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£205,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2022Most recent
£205,000
+327.5%over 26 years
29 February 1996
£47,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 0PD: £200,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LS26 0PD

On the street

Versus other Wood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 59 Wood Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,531

Street avg £1,744

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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4 bed

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2 bed

£305k

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4 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£316k

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4 bed

Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Knightscroft Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 0PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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