What kind of home is 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

5 The Crest, LS26 8EA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA sell for?

5 The Crest, LS26 8EA last sold for £129,950 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,995 in April 2008, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

Across 2 sales between April 2008 and February 2016, 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA rose from £124,995 to £129,950, a change of £4,955. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA have?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

5 The Crest, LS26 8EA has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA use?

The latest EPC at 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

5 The Crest, LS26 8EA 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 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA in?

5 The Crest, LS26 8EA sits in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

Police records around 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA 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.

What schools are near 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

The closest primary school to 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA is Swillington Primary School (321m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Garforth Academy (2.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Crest, LS26 8EA is Neville Grove Church Lane, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Woodlesford Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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5 The Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8EA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 The Crest

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

5 The Crest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swillington, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 8EA). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 79.3% above the 2016 sale of £129,950. 10 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Crest, Swillington, Leeds, LS26 8EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The 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.

5 The Crest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£129,950

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2016Most recent
£129,950
+4.0%over 7 years
3 April 2008
£124,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 8EA: £200,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in LS26 8EA

On the street

Versus other The Crest homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 The Crest runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,529

Street avg £1,897

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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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3 bed

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1 Burn Close, Great Preston

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Airedale Terrace, Woodlesford

LS26 8LT

3 bed

£334k

1 Blayds Garth, Woodlesford

LS26 8WN

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

0.2 km

Neville Grove Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Swillington Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 8EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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