What type of property is 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL last change hands?

39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL last sold for £185,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £45,750 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and December 2025, 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL rose from £45,750 to £185,000, a change of £139,250. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL have?

The current EPC rating for 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 88 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 8DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL 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 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL located?

39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL sits in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

Police records around 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL 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 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

The closest primary school to 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is Swillington Primary School (444m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

The closest bus stop to 39 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is Swillington Lane, 132m away. The nearest rail option is Woodlesford Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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39 Hill Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 39 Hill Crest

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

39 Hill Crest is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £185,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 16.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 32% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
LoftYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle, Detached
Corner plotYes

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.

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

Current Certificate

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Hill Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Hill Crest has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

39 Hill Crest has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

10 December 2025Most recent
£185,000
+304.4%over 26 years
28 October 1999
£45,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 8DL: £230,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LS26 8DL

On the street

Versus other Hill Crest homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Hill Crest is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,102

Street avg £2,354

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£198k

1 Airedale Grove, Woodlesford

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2 bed1 bath

£187k

1 Berry Lane, Great Preston

LS26 8AU

2 bed1 bath

£156k

1 Airedale View, Woodlesford

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2 bed

£216k

1 All Saints Drive, Woodlesford

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3 bed

£207k

1 Albert Road, Oulton

LS26 8TE

3 bed

£205k

1 Airedale Terrace, Woodlesford

LS26 8LT

3 bed

£231k

1 Bernard Street, Woodlesford

LS26 8LW

3 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Astley Avenue, Swillington

LS26 8UH

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

182/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Swillington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Swillington Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS26 8DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 8DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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