What kind of home is 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB last change hands?

16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB last sold for £244,000 in December 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and December 2012, 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB rose from £172,500 to £244,000, a change of £71,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

The current EPC rating for 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS6 2BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB use?

The latest EPC at 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB in?

16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

Police records around 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB 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 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

The closest primary school to 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB is Shire Oak VC Primary School (326m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leeds City Academy (914m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB?

The closest bus stop to 16 Balbec Avenue, LS6 2BB is Grove Lane Bridgewater Court, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Balbec Avenue, Leeds, LS6 2BB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 16 Balbec Avenue

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

16 Balbec Avenue is a semi-detached house in Leeds (LS6 2BB). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. 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.

Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 62.7% above the 2012 sale of £244,000. 14 years since the last transfer (December 2012).

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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 20 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 20 December 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromE40toF37

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Dec 2013from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromF37toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Balbec Avenue, Leeds, LS6 2BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Balbec Avenue 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.

16 Balbec Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£397,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£244,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2012Most recent
£244,000
+41.4%over 10 years
1 September 2002
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS6 2BB: £435,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LS6 2BB

On the street

Versus other Balbec Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Balbec Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,159

Street avg £2,602

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Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 119 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

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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.

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Crime

314/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grove Lane Bridgewater Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shire Oak VC Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS6 2BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS6 2BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

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70 dB

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Common questions

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