# 1 bedroom flat for sale (LS9 8FX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 20, AIRE LOFTS, HAPPY WALK, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS9 8FX | | Price | £170,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 43 m² | | Last sold | £170,000 Nov 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/10/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £42/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9350-3410-2000-2297-5571) ## Description An excellent opportunity to live in an eco-friendly one bedroom apartment, with modern industrial features, is now available. Zero ground rent is payable and extremely low service charges apply. The perfect abode for the carbon footprint conscious buyer. Key features: - close to the city- great for first time buyers - close-to-local-amenities - a community garden - sought-after location - special air filtration system - the walls also have a special membrane that keeps the inside temperature at bay. Some great things to expect are; excellent airtightness quality, which retains the heat you generate, keeping emissions low. No gas is used and the building - only electricity supplied from renewable sources. MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery) Systems are used that provide fresh filtered air yet maintain heat. Triple glazed windows not only help in insulating this home, but also in creating peace and quiet on the inside. Community and inclusion is promoted in the design ethos with green spaces and by supporting local businesses and community events. The Community Interest Company gives our residents the power to contribute to decision making. ## Property Photos - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207358) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207359) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207360) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207363) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207365) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207366) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207369) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207371) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207373) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207375) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207377) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207380) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/156229091/207381) - PHOTOGRAPHY ## Floorplans - ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/156229091/207382) - FLOOR-PLAN ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/156229091/207383) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | AIRE LOFTS APARTMENT 20 HAPPY WALK, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FX | £170,000 | 13/11/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | ECHO CENTRAL TWO 214 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8NQ | £64,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | BOYDS MILL FLAT 8 EAST STREET, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8BU | £270,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 83 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FH | £78,000 | 11/11/2025 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 132 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FL | £90,000 | 30/07/2025 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 10 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FG | £95,000 | 05/03/2025 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 48 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FG | £104,000 | 25/02/2025 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 36 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FG | £150,000 | 16/12/2024 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 127 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FL | £100,000 | 05/12/2024 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL TWO 211 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8NQ | £97,500 | 18/12/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 38 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FG | £98,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 152 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FL | £185,000 | 05/12/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL TWO 803 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8NR | £227,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL TWO 108 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8NQ | £143,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 131 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FL | £91,000 | 29/06/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL TWO 411 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8NQ | £107,500 | 28/06/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 162 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FL | £167,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 116 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FH | £103,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 66 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FH | £98,500 | 14/04/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 85 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FH | £165,000 | 20/03/2023 | Flat | | ECHO CENTRAL 87 CROSS GREEN LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS9 8FH | £165,000 | 24/02/2023 | Flat | **Area average:** £129,925 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £166,007 (37 Flat, LS9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £770/mo - **Realistic:** £856/mo - **Optimistic:** £942/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leeds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £673/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | Studio Flat, Cross Green, LS9 | £690/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, The Boulevard, LS10 | £840/mo | 1 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, The Avenue, LS9 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Skyline, LS9 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £820/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £105,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £84,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £845/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £66/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,953/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.1% - **10y growth:** 34.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -7.3% - **5y growth (index):** 5.9% - **10y growth (index):** 32.5% ## 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)