What kind of home is 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU last change hands?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU last sold for £420,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £299,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and June 2018, 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU rose from £299,000 to £420,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS29 6LU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU use?

The latest EPC at 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 4 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU in?

3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU sits in Menston, Ilkley, Ilkley. It falls within the LS29 postcode district.

Is 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

The closest primary school to 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU is Menston Primary School (231m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Croft Rise, LS29 6LU is St Peters Way Menston Primary School, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Menston Rail Station, 430m away.

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3 Croft Rise, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6LU

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Croft Rise

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

3 Croft Rise is a three-bedroom detached house in Menston, Ilkley, Ilkley (LS29 6LU). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £530,000 is 26.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 20.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in June 2018.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from May 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

7%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Croft Rise, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Nov 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Agent
RA Pauling Design
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
22/04246/HOU
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Aug 2022
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension and conversion of existing garage to create utility room
Agent
RA Pauling Design
Extension
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
22/02631/HOU
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What's in 3 Croft Rise, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6LU's planning history?

5 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Croft Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£530,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£420,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2018Most recent
£420,000
+40.5%over 7 years
5 November 2010
£299,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS29 6LU: £479,950 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in LS29 6LU

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On the street

Versus other Croft Rise homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Croft Rise outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,925

Street avg £3,867

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Peters Way Menston Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Menston Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS29 6LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS29 6LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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