What type of property is 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY last change hands?

5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY last sold for £51,700 in September 1997, around 29 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS26 9JY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY 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 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY located?

5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY sits in Methley, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS26 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

Police records around 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY 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 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

The closest primary school to 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY is Methley Primary School (213m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brigshaw High School (2.0km).

What transport links are near 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ings Drive, LS26 9JY is Taylor Grove, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ings Drive, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9JY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ings Drive

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

5 Ings Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Methley, Leeds, Leeds (LS26 9JY). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since September 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 317.8% above the 1997 sale of £51,700. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 78% below the postcode norm. At 84 m² it's 22.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC72toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ings Drive, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ings Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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 5 Ings Drive was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£51,700

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 September 1997Most recent
£51,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS26 9JY: £184,000 (2016–2004).

Nearby sales in LS26 9JY

On the street

Versus other Ings Drive homes

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

Price per m² for 5 Ings Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£615

Street avg £2,656

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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4 bed

£118k

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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.

Full Leeds report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Taylor Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Methley Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS26 9JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS26 9JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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