What type of property is 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA last change hands?

40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA last sold for £138,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

The current EPC rating for 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA had any planning applications?

40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

40 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.

Where is 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA located?

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

Is 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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.

Which schools serve 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

The closest primary school to 40 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 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA?

The closest bus stop to 40 Dorset Avenue, LS8 3RA is Harehills Lane Dorset Ave, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

40 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 40 Dorset Avenue

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

40 Dorset Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Leeds (LS8 3RA). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 23.2% above the 2010 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 111.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2018.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Dorset Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 November 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 40 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA

1decisions5documents2nearby

Jun 2018
Full
Outcome in report
Front and rear dormer windows
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
18/02466/FU
Full record in report

Unlock 40 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Dorset Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2010)

£138,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 July 2010Most recent
£138,000

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

Nearby sales in LS8 3RA

On the street

Versus other Dorset Avenue homes

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

On habitable rooms, 40 Dorset Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,095

Street avg £880

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Dorset Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£169k

1 Amberton Garth

LS8 3JW

£169k

1 Berkeley Mount

LS8 3RN

£168k

1 Amberton Grove

LS8 3JL

£164k

1 Amberton Street

LS8 3JS

£160k

1 Berkeley Grove

LS8 3RJ

£182k

1 Back Sandhurst Road

LS8 3RD

£185k

1 Chatsworth Road

LS8 3QJ

4 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Berkeley Avenue

LS8 3RH

2 bed1 bath

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.

Full Leeds report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 40 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.