40a, Richmond Avenue, Leeds, LS6 1BZ
About 40a
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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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
Ventilation system changed
Planning history
40a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
247applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 40a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
40a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£185,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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).
Everything we know about 40a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Richmond Avenue homes
EPC Rating for 40a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
74 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 124 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB