5 Elmete Close, Leeds, LS8 2LD
About 5 Elmete Close
5 Elmete Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Leeds (LS8 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 sits 55.3% above the 2014 sale of £274,250. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Mar 2024
EPC Rating
Planning history
5 Elmete Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.
- Apr 2017Tree WorksTreesIn report
T1 Ash - Remove.
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/01830/TR
- Nov 2015ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey rear/side extension
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 15/05746/FU
What's in 5 Elmete Close, Leeds, LS8 2LD's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
5 Elmete Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£426,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£274,250
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 August 2014Most recent
£274,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in LS8 2LD: £350,050 (2023–2017).
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Versus other Elmete Close homes
On years held, 5 Elmete Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,471
Street avg £2,892
Floor Area
111 m²
Street avg 122 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 t/year
Street avg 6.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Elmete Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School. 31 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
50.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB