What type of property is 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft). That makes it about 97% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LS8 3TJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ located?

5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ sits in Gipton, Leeds, Leeds. It falls within the LS8 postcode district.

Is 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ 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 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ is Co-op Academy Oakwood (101m), one of 37 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Young Church of England Academy (1.5km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Oaklands Drive, LS8 3TJ is Gipton Lidl, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Oaklands Drive, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 3TJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Oaklands Drive

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

5 Oaklands Drive is a semi-detached house in Gipton, Leeds, Leeds (LS8 3TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Oaklands Drive, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 3TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Oaklands Drive 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.

5 Oaklands Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 LS8 3TJ: £205,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LS8 3TJ

On the street

Versus other Oaklands Drive homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Oaklands Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 81 (B)

Below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

£210k

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1 Amberton Place

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1 Beech Mews, Thorn Walk

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1 Dib Lane

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1 Amberton Road

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1 Amberton Mount

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1 Chatsworth Road

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4 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.

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Crime

488/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gipton Lidl — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Co-op Academy Oakwood. 47 schools nearby.

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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 3TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS8 3TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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