What kind of home is 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA last change hands?

36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA last sold for £102,500 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £30,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and March 2006, 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA rose from £30,000 to £102,500, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +14.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA have?

The current EPC rating for 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in January 2017. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA use?

The latest EPC at 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA 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 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA in?

36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS8 postcode district.

Is 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA in a safe area?

Police records around 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA show an average of 488 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

The closest primary school to 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is Hovingham Primary School (254m), one of 38 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dixons Trinity Chapeltown (1.4km), with 11 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

The closest bus stop to 36 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is Harehills Lane Dorset Ave, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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36 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 36 Dorset Avenue

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

36 Dorset Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Leeds (LS8 3RA). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

Held since March 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 sits 62% above the 2006 sale of £102,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 53.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

36 Dorset Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2017

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2027

4 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jun 2009

Low Energy Lighting

40%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Jan 2017from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD55toE53

Low Energy Lighting

8%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Dorset Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£102,500

Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2006Most recent
£102,500
+412.5%over 6 years
1 August 1999
£20,000
-33.3%over 2 years
24 March 1997
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS8 3RA: £120,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LS8 3RA

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Versus other Dorset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£820

Street avg £900

On par

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

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.

£168k

1 Amberton Grove

LS8 3JL

£164k

1 Amberton Street

LS8 3JS

£169k

1 Amberton Garth

LS8 3JW

£169k

1 Berkeley Mount

LS8 3RN

£160k

1 Berkeley Grove

LS8 3RJ

£155k

1 Berkeley Avenue

LS8 3RH

2 bed1 bath

£154k

1 Beech Grove, Gipton

LS8 3BF

£153k

1 Amberton Gardens

LS8 3JP

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

488/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Harehills Lane Dorset Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hovingham Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS8 3RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS8 3RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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