Flat, 204 York Road, Leeds, LS9 9LN
About Flat
Flat is a mid-terrace house in Leeds (LS9 9LN). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.
Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 34.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 49.3% below the 2024 sale of £225,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£597/sq ft) was about 771.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £225,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2020.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
- Aug 2020Change Of UseFullIn report
Change of use of retail shop (Use Class A1) to hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) at ground floor level; with external alterations consisting of new shopfront; external flue; external staircase to rear; enlarged dormer window to front and rear
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 20/05077/FU
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Flat was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£114,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 34.3% per year over 5 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 34.3% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
10 July 2024Most recent
£225,000
+181.3%over 3 years2 June 2021
£80,000
+45.5%over 1 year1 October 2019
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LS9 9LN: £85,000 (2024–2017).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area

Versus other York Road homes
Price per m² for Flat runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,429
Street avg £1,042
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
8/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Raincliffe Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Patrick Catholic Primary School. 40 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB