What type of property is 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY last change hands?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY last sold for £157,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and April 2018, 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY rose from £125,000 to £157,000, a change of £32,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 8DY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY have?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY has council approval for rear extension granted in September 2009 under ref. 33/545/03/FU. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY 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 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY located?

31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY sits in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

Police records around 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY 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 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

The closest primary school to 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY is Swillington Primary School (226m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Garforth Academy (2.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY?

The closest bus stop to 31 Church Lane, LS26 8DY is Neville Grove Church Lane, 119m away. The nearest rail option is Woodlesford Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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31 Church Lane, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DY

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Church Lane

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

31 Church Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 8DY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £242,000 sits 54.1% above the 2018 sale of £157,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 85.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2009. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Oct 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE51toD63

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Church Lane, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Church Lane has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 31 Church Lane, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8DY

1decisions1extensions3nearby

Sept 2009
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Conservatory to rear
Extension
Reference
33/545/03/FU
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 31 Church Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£157,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 April 2018Most recent
£157,000
+25.6%over 6 years
23 March 2012
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 8DY: £130,000 (2019–2015).

Nearby sales in LS26 8DY

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Church Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £1,382

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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.

£242k

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LS26 8UH

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1 All Saints View, Woodlesford

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3 bed1 bath

£218k

1 Albert Road, Oulton

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3 bed

£215k

1 All Saints Drive, Woodlesford

LS26 8NE

3 bed

£277k

1 Burn Close, Great Preston

LS26 8FQ

3 bed2 bath

£189k

1 Airedale Terrace, Woodlesford

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£334k

1 Blayds Garth, Woodlesford

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Neville Grove Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Swillington Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 8DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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