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

8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is a semi-detached house.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2016. Source: EPC Register.

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

8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 8DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL heated?

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

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

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

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

How safe is the area around 8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

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

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

How well connected is 8 Hill Crest, LS26 8DL?

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

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8 Hill Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Hill Crest

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

8 Hill Crest is a semi-detached house in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 8DL). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 2016

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromC75toD64

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

8 Hill Crest has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

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 8DL: £230,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LS26 8DL

On the street

Versus other Hill Crest homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Hill Crest lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

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1 Airedale Terrace, Woodlesford

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed

£218k

1 Albert Road, Oulton

LS26 8TE

3 bed

£241k

1 Astley Avenue, Swillington

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3 bed1 bath

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

Swillington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Swillington Primary School. 5 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 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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