The Shires, Flat 1, 9 Bennett Road, Leeds, LS6 3HN
About The Shires
The Shires is a mid-terrace house in Leeds (LS6 3HN). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 57 m² this is the 14th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in The Shires, where floor areas span 37–58 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 16 units on file.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The Shires's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Planning history
The Shires has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
191applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at The Shires
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
The Shires has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£246,000
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 3HN: £350,000 (2025–2018).
Everything we know about The Shires, 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 Bennett Road homes
On co₂ emissions, The Shires stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 52 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 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
0.1 km
North Lane Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Shire Oak VC Primary School. 35 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
53.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.3dB