What kind of home is 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

The current EPC rating for 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS6 1BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ use?

The latest EPC at 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ 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 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ in?

40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

Police records around 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ show an average of 314 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

The closest primary school to 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ is Spring Bank Primary School (143m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leeds City Academy (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to 40a, Richmond Avenue, LS6 1BZ is Richmond Avenue, 181m away. The nearest rail option is Burley Park Rail Station, 526m away.

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40a, Richmond Avenue, Leeds, LS6 1BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40a

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

40a is a semi-detached house in Leeds (LS6 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40a, Richmond Avenue, Leeds, LS6 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

247 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.

40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£164,000

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 LS6 1BZ: £365,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in LS6 1BZ

On the street

Versus other Richmond Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 40a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 7 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

314/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Richmond Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Spring Bank Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS6 1BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS6 1BZ

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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