Sold STC Semi-detached

78 HALL PARK AVENUE

LEEDS, HORSFORTH, WEST YORKSHIRE LS18 5LU

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 1 Feb 2025 (-508d)

£320,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£320,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,678/m²

Local average

£407,875 (-21.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,474 of 33,755)

Street crime

137 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • No chain sale.
  • Great opportunity!
  • Three bed, extended semi-detached.
  • Popular Horsforth location.
  • In need of modernisation.
  • Kitchen, Two reception rooms plus conservatory.
  • Guest WC.
  • Good size rear garden & Driveway parking.
  • Single detached garage.
  • Early viewing a must to appreciate potential on offer.

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Fantastic location. Three bedroomed, semi-detached family home in need of modernisation. Plenty of scope and potential to make this home your own. Sited close to the popular Horsforth Park, all amenities, excellent schools & transport links to Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate & York. Briefly comprising; entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory & WC. Upstairs are three good size bedrooms and a house bathroom. Outside is driveway parking, attractive gardens front & rear with patio at the rear. This property is sure to attract buyers - so don't delay.

INTRODUCTION
Superb opportunity, offering so much potential. Nestled in the sought-after area of Horsforth, this charming extended semi-detached house on Hall Park Avenue presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to create their dream home. With no chain sale, this property is ready for a new owner to make their mark. The house boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, making it ideal for families or those seeking extra space. The two reception rooms provide ample room for relaxation and entertaining, while the conservatory offers a delightful space to enjoy the garden views throughout the seasons. The kitchen, though in need of modernisation, holds great potential to create a modern, open-plan living space, allowing you to design a culinary haven tailored to your tastes. Additionally, the property features a convenient guest WC, enhancing the practicality of the living space. The good-sized rear garden is perfect for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply unwinding in the fresh air, providing a private retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Situated just minutes away from local amenities, this home benefits from a prime location that combines convenience with a sense of community. With plenty of scope for improvement, this property is an excellent canvas for those looking to invest in a home that reflects their personal style. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to secure a home in a popular Horsforth location.

LOCATION
This is a prime residential location where you will find excellent schools to suit all ages, with pre-schools, also Kids Club and Trinity University all on hand. Amble to an array of eateries, bars, shops etc, with supermarket, park, banks etc also on hand. There are gyms, cricket, bowls, rugby, golf, running clubs, and a skate park, something for everybody. For commuters, Horsforth Train Station provides services to Leeds, York and Harrogate. Kirkstall Forge Train Station is located down the A65 and offers further means of convenient access into the City (8 mins) and surrounding areas. The Ring Road (A6120) and the (A65) are nearby and provide main road links to the commercial centres of Leeds, Bradford, York and Harrogate, a regular bus service runs into the City Centre and, for the more travelled commuter, Leeds-Bradford Airport is a short drive away. All in all, this location is sought after by a wide variety of buyers and enjoys a strong sense of community and a thriving village atmosphere.

HOW TO FIND THE PROPERTY
SAT NAV - Postcode LS18 5LU

ACCOMMODATION
This much loved family home is now ready for a new chapter and is in need of updating throughout. So much potential and scope to make this home your own.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance door to...

ENTRANCE HALL 12'6" x 5'8" (3.8m x 1.73m)
Light and airy entrance hall with staircase upto the first floor. Understairs storage cupboard houses the boiler. Doors to...

LOUNGE 12'9" x 9'9" (3.89m x 2.97m)
A lovely size sitting room with large window to the front, providing a nice street outlook. Feature electric fireplace. Opens into...

DINING ROOM 10'6" x 9'9" (3.2m x 2.97m)
A second reception room which is currently used as a dining room. Sliding patio doors open into the conservatory with door into the kitchen.

KITCHEN 10'7" x 7'2" (3.23m x 2.18m)
Fully fitted with a range of wooden wall, base and drawer units and laminate worksurfaces. Integrated dishwasher, electric oven and hob with extractor fan above.

GUEST WC 3'6" x 2'8" (1.07m x 0.81m)
Practical and conveniently located with WC and hand wash basin.

CONSERVATORY 16'6" x 9'4" (max) (5.03m x 2.84m (max))
Forming part of the extension is this mainly glazed, third reception room. A lovely peaceful retreat, overlooking the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR


LANDING
Light and airy with window to the side aspect. Doors to...

BEDROOM ONE 12'7" x 9'9" (3.84m x 2.97m)
Generous size Master double bedroom with window to the front elevation. Benefitting from built in wardrobes.

BEDROOM TWO 10'6" x 9'9" (3.2m x 2.97m)
A rear facing double bedroom with views over the garden. Fitted storage cupboard.

BEDROOM THREE 9'9" x 6'3" (2.97m x 1.9m)
Good size single bedroom. Window to the front. Handy overstairs storage.

BATHROOM 7'2" x 6'1" (2.18m x 1.85m)
Fitted with three piece bathroom suite, comprising bath tub, separate corner shower cubicle, WC and hand wash basin. Lino flooring. Window allows natural light and ventilation.

OUTSIDE
To the front is a good size driveway, suitable for two cars leading to a detached single garage at the rear. The front garden is well kept with lawn and planted borders. At the rear is a patio good size garden with hedged and fenced boundaries. Well kept lawn and patio seating area, perfect for alfresco dining.

BROCHURE DETAILS
Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement.

SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests
Unless instructed` otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with our in-house mortgage and protection specialists HARDISTY FINANCIAL. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website.

MORTGAGE SERVICES
We are whole of market and would love to help with your purchase or remortgage. Call Hardisty Financial to book your appointment today option 3.

Listed by

Horsforth

The Lomond Group

Reference: 157656050

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 31/01/2025

Expiry date: 30/01/2035

Current heating cost: £583/year

Potential heating cost: £538/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1397887

Property Details

Street: 78 Hall Park Avenue

Town: Horsforth

Postcode: LS18 5LU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/01/2004

Work Completed: 16/12/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

191% since 2002

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/03/2025 (1 year ago) £320,000 +190.9%
Sold 07/03/2002 (24 years ago) £110,000

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
25 CHURCH LANE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LB £370,000 16/01/2026 Semi-detached
6 CHURCH CRESCENT, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LF £370,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
123 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JX £435,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
14 CHURCH CRESCENT, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LF £660,000 25/07/2025 Semi-detached
77 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JR £400,000 25/07/2025 Semi-detached
20 HUNGER HILLS DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JU £424,000 17/06/2025 Semi-detached
37 HUNGER HILLS DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JU £335,000 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 91 HALL PARK AVENUE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LU £523,500 12/05/2023 Detached
92 HALL PARK AVENUE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LY £322,000 25/04/2023 Semi-detached
28 HALL PARK RISE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LW £320,500 29/03/2023 Semi-detached
9 HALL PARK RISE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LW £380,050 08/12/2022 Semi-detached
4 HALL PARK RISE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LW £390,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
83 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JR £316,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
18 HALL PARK AVENUE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LN £349,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
14 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JZ £440,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
11 HALL PARK GARTH, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LT £420,000 11/04/2022 Semi-detached
123 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JX £345,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
45 HUNGER HILLS DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JU £325,000 03/02/2022 Semi-detached
95 WEST END DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JR £333,000 14/01/2022 Semi-detached
12 CHURCH GROVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5LH £425,000 07/01/2022 Semi-detached
47 HUNGER HILLS DRIVE, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS18 5JU £338,000 03/12/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £523,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £384,878 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.4%
10y growth 64.8%

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

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 23.3%
10y (index) 62.4%

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 Leeds: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Church Road Church Crecsent 0.2 miles
Bus stop St Margarets School 0.2 miles
Shop Auriole Hair Salon 0.3 miles
Shop Beauty By Emily 0.3 miles
University Leeds Trinity University 0.5 miles
Train station Horsforth 0.8 miles
Train station Kirkstall Forge 1.3 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 2.3 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 3.0 miles
Hospital Sir Karl Cohen Square 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 47
Anti-social behaviour 25
Shoplifting 14
Vehicle crime 11
Public order 9
Criminal damage and arson 7
Burglary 6
Other theft 6
Other crime 4
Possession of weapons 4
Robbery 3
Drugs 1
Total incidents 137

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
Horsforth School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Jan 2014
West End Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Apr 2015
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Jan 2023
Westbrook Lane Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Jan 2022
Broadgate Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Dec 2014

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clarence Mews, LS18 £1,285/mo 3 0.68 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Bridge Wood Close, LS18 £1,200/mo 3 0.79 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,243/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £155,375
Target investor price (1%) £124,300
Gross yield 4.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.5×
Monthly cashflow £-166/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).