5 Dorset Avenue, Leeds, LS8 3RA
About 5 Dorset Avenue
5 Dorset Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Leeds (LS8 3RA). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in April 2003. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 196.7% above the 2003 sale of £60,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Dorset Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Dorset Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
£178,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 3 years.
£60,000
Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
6 April 2003Most recent
£60,000
+46.3%over 1 year17 July 2001
£41,000
-25.5%over 12 months24 July 2000
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LS8 3RA: £120,000 (2025–2017).
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What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Dorset Avenue homes
On epc rating, 5 Dorset Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£536
Street avg £913
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.6 t/year
Street avg 7.1 t/year
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Crime
4/mo
Steady 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB