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VICTORIA COURT, 224, KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS6 3FB

1 beds 1 baths 538 sq ft Listed 13 Apr 2024 (-802d)

£146,250

Reduced on 4 Jul 2024

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (LS6 3FB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23, VICTORIA COURT, 224, KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS6 3FB |
| Price | £146,250 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 50 m² |
| Last sold | £143,000 Feb 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 27/06/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £213/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2388-3028-2206-1677-0204)

## Description

There is a secure entrance into a welcoming communal entrance with a lift and stairs to all floors.  Located on the first floor the apartment accommodation comprises; A generous hallway with pleasant views over the rear garden.  The large double bedroom also shares these pretty views and has access to a Jack and Jill ensuite wet  room.  The lounge is located to the front of the building and has a Juliet balcony.  Besides the lounge is the well proportioned, fully fitted breakfast kitchen with oven, electric hob, extractor hood, fridge / freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.

The apartment has the benefit of specialist flooring in the kitchen and bathroom to reduce slip hazards, raised power points, security optical door viewer and 24 hour emergency assistance call system.

Victoria Court is a purpose built development of 50 apartments especially designed to make life comfortable for people in later life, arranged on three levels with a lift and wheelchair access throughout.  The development is situated near to Headingley Stadium and to local shops and amenities.

The development offers the privacy and pleasure of your own home within a friendly community, 24 hour support, the latest safety and security features, and a social programme of activities and events for the residents’ enjoyment.

Shared communal facilities include: communal lounge with activity area; library; atrium area with garden games; assisted bathroom; shared gardens for outdoor enjoyment; café bistro; hair salon; buggy store.

Specialist features include on-site support available 24 hours a day, optional flexible quality care if needed, an extensive social programme, 24 hour emergency assistance, and optional daily contact for assurance. The wellbeing service includes 24 hour support on site, help in any emergency as well as the organisation of an activity and events programme.

Additional services can be purchased to suit individuals, offering personal and domestic support.

A superb apartment offered with no onward chain.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/146778704/209190) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| VICTORIA COURT, 224 23 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB | £143,000 | 26/02/2025 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT, 224 23 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB | £194,950 | 06/07/2020 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN | £130,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT, 224 39 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB | £239,950 | 17/05/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT, 224 47 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB | £239,950 | 22/09/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT, 224 5 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB | £199,950 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| ECCLESTON COURT, 218 FLAT 1 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3DS | £240,000 | 12/08/2022 | Flat |
| 30 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN | £130,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 36 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN | £125,000 | 13/06/2022 | Flat |
| ST ANNS GRANGE FLAT 17 ST ANNS LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS4 2SE | £195,105 | 02/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £187,494 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £219,654 (13 Flat, LS6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -33.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leeds). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,021/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,134/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,247/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harrogate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.78% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £113,400

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,925/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 23.2%
- **10y growth:** 64.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leeds; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (113 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

50 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Last sold

£143,000 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£2,925/m²

Local average

£219,654 (-33.4%)

Street crime

486 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

One double bedroom
First floor apartment
Purpose built over 60s development
Ensuite wet room
Lounge with Juliet balcony
Generous breakfast kitchen
No onward chain
EPC: B / Council tax band: A

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Light, spacious and located in a high quality purpose built development for the over 60s. This one double bedroom, first floor apartment (with lift) has 24 hour support, offering independent living with total peace of mind.

There is a secure entrance into a welcoming communal entrance with a lift and stairs to all floors. Located on the first floor the apartment accommodation comprises; A generous hallway with pleasant views over the rear garden. The large double bedroom also shares these pretty views and has access to a Jack and Jill ensuite wet room. The lounge is located to the front of the building and has a Juliet balcony. Besides the lounge is the well proportioned, fully fitted breakfast kitchen with oven, electric hob, extractor hood, fridge / freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.

The apartment has the benefit of specialist flooring in the kitchen and bathroom to reduce slip hazards, raised power points, security optical door viewer and 24 hour emergency assistance call system.

Victoria Court is a purpose built development of 50 apartments especially designed to make life comfortable for people in later life, arranged on three levels with a lift and wheelchair access throughout. The development is situated near to Headingley Stadium and to local shops and amenities.

The development offers the privacy and pleasure of your own home within a friendly community, 24 hour support, the latest safety and security features, and a social programme of activities and events for the residents’ enjoyment.

Shared communal facilities include: communal lounge with activity area; library; atrium area with garden games; assisted bathroom; shared gardens for outdoor enjoyment; café bistro; hair salon; buggy store.

Specialist features include on-site support available 24 hours a day, optional flexible quality care if needed, an extensive social programme, 24 hour emergency assistance, and optional daily contact for assurance. The wellbeing service includes 24 hour support on site, help in any emergency as well as the organisation of an activity and events programme.

Additional services can be purchased to suit individuals, offering personal and domestic support.

A superb apartment offered with no onward chain.

Listed by

Headingley

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 146778704

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/06/2023

Expiry date: 27/06/2033

Current heating cost: £213/year

Potential heating cost: £213/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

-27% since 2020

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£143,000	-26.6%
Sold	06/07/2020 (5 years ago)	£194,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
32 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN	£130,000	06/10/2023	Flat
VICTORIA COURT, 224 39 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB	£239,950	17/05/2023	Flat
VICTORIA COURT, 224 47 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB	£239,950	22/09/2022	Flat
VICTORIA COURT, 224 5 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3FB	£199,950	16/09/2022	Flat
ECCLESTON COURT, 218 FLAT 1 KIRKSTALL LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3DS	£240,000	12/08/2022	Flat
30 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN	£130,000	08/07/2022	Flat
36 DERWENTWATER GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS6 3EN	£125,000	13/06/2022	Flat
ST ANNS GRANGE FLAT 17 ST ANNS LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS4 2SE	£195,105	02/08/2021	Flat

Area average: £187,494 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 23.2%

10y growth 64.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leeds. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.9%

5y (index) 8.7%

10y (index) 40.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Leeds. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,021/mo

Realistic £1,134/mo

Optimistic £1,247/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leeds.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harrogate: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

224 Kirkstall Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kirkstall Lane Langdale Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Kirkstall Lane Estcourt Terrace	0.0 miles
Shop	Kirkstall Lane Off-licence	0.1 miles
University	Carnegie Pavilion	0.1 miles
Shop	Car Smart	0.2 miles
Train station	Headingley	0.4 miles
University	Leeds Beckett University	0.5 miles
Train station	Burley Park	0.5 miles
Hospital	Mill Garth Hospital	1.0 miles
Hospital	Parkside Lodge	1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	152
Vehicle crime	63
Shoplifting	60
Criminal damage and arson	43
Anti-social behaviour	32
Other theft	29
Public order	23
Burglary	17
Robbery	17
Drugs	16
Other crime	13
Bicycle theft	9
Theft from the person	7
Possession of weapons	5
Total incidents	486

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Spring Bank Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 24 Nov 2021
Beecroft Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 28 Jan 2024
Lighthouse Futures Trust	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
Shire Oak VC Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 May 2015
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.78%

Max investor price (0.8%) £141,750

Target investor price (1%) £113,400

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).