What kind of home is 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY last change hands?

40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY last sold for £80,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £16,500 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and May 2024, 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY rose from £16,500 to £80,000, a change of £63,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LS8 5BY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY use?

The latest EPC at 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY 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 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY in?

40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY sits in Leeds. It falls within the LS8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

Police records around 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY 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 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

The closest primary school to 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY is Harehills Primary School (225m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Co-op Academy Leeds (913m), with 14 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY?

The closest bus stop to 40 Ashton Street, LS8 5BY is Conway View, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Ashton Street, Leeds, LS8 5BY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Ashton Street

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

40 Ashton Street is a mid-terrace house in Leeds (LS8 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 is 36.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £80,000 in May 2024.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2015from Aug 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2023from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD61toE54

Low Energy Lighting

50%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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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 40 Ashton Street, Leeds, LS8 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Ashton Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Price for 40 Ashton Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£80,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2024Most recent
£80,000
+21.2%over 14 years
18 December 2009
£66,000
+300.0%over 10 years
1 July 1999
£16,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LS8 5BY: £100,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Ashton Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 40 Ashton Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,270

Street avg £872

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 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.

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1 Bayswater View

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1 Darfield Crescent

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1 Ashton Court

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£116k

1 Conway Mount

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1 Edgware Place

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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

Conway View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Harehills Primary School. 49 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LS8 5BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LS8 5BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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