Sold STC Semi-detached

16 ST JAMES MEWS

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS12 3UT

2 beds 1 baths 58 m² Listed 13 Apr 2024 (-840d)

£185,000

Save
Front Exterior

Front Exterior Lounge Kitchen Area Dining Area Kitchen/Diner Bedroom One Bedroom One Bathroom Bedroom Two Garden Rear View Front Exterior

/ 12

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£185,000 Jul 2024

Local average

£211,880 (-12.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,568 of 33,755)

Street crime

507 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Deceptively Spacious Semi-Detached
  • Ideal First Time Purchase
  • Spacious Lounge& Modern Kitchen/Diner
  • Two Double Bedrooms & Bathroom
  • Garden, Drive & Garage
  • Cul-De-Sac Location
  • No Onward Chain
  • Council Tax Band:

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this inviting semi-detached house in this popular modern development but tucked away at the head of this quiet cul-de-sac!

Offered for sale with no onward chain this modern two bedroom property is the perfect blend of affordability, comfort, and convenience. Bright and spacious, offering modern decor and ready to move into accommodation.

The well-maintained interior is designed for modern living, offering a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with a spacious lounge and modern kitchen/diner. Two double bedrooms and bathroom with white three piece suite.

Step outside to enjoy the lovely rear garden or utilise the garage for parking or extra storage space.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, a small family, or looking to downsize, this property has everything you need and more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this house your own and start creating lasting memories in this wonderful home!

Listed by

Wortley

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 146778740

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Fetching EPC data… Refresh this page in a moment.

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

13% since 2021

Event Date Price % change
Sold 08/07/2024 (2 years ago) £185,000 +12.1%
Sold 24/03/2023 (3 years ago) £165,000 +1.2%
Sold 18/06/2021 (5 years ago) £163,000 —

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
5 ST MARYS PARK COURT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UX £290,000 03/07/2025 Semi-detached
54 ST MARYS PARK APPROACH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UZ £285,000 04/04/2025 Semi-detached
3 WESTFIELD AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SJ £335,000 10/11/2023 Semi-detached
8 HILL END CLOSE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3PP £240,000 07/06/2023 Semi-detached
19 ST JAMES MEWS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UT £227,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
4 HILL END CLOSE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3PP £205,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
3 HEIGHTS GREEN, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SR £149,000 15/12/2022 Semi-detached
12 HEIGHTS WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SN £152,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
1 HEIGHTS WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SN £126,000 04/07/2022 Semi-detached
132 HEIGHTS WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SS £110,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
10 ST MARYS PARK CRESCENT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UU £177,000 23/05/2022 Semi-detached
12 ST MARYS PARK CRESCENT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UU £167,000 19/04/2022 Semi-detached
132 HEIGHTS WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3SS £90,000 14/04/2022 Semi-detached
22 ST JAMES MEWS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UT £309,000 07/01/2022 Semi-detached
38 ST MARYS PARK APPROACH, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UZ £274,995 06/01/2022 Semi-detached
12 FARROW ROAD, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3TB £150,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
9 ST MARYS PARK CRESCENT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS12 3UU £225,000 16/08/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £206,588 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.5%
10y growth 36.8%

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

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 25.5%
10y (index) 62.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,022/mo
Realistic £1,135/mo
Optimistic £1,249/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Leeds.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Leeds: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LS12 3UT

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Heights Drive Ascension Church 0.1 miles
Shop Danyal's Unisex Hair Salon 0.2 miles
Shop Best-one 0.2 miles
Hospital Sir Karl Cohen Square 0.7 miles
Train station Bramley 1.2 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 1.2 miles
Train station Headingley 1.6 miles
University Carnegie Pavilion 1.9 miles
Hospital Paul Sykes Urology Centre 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 188
Anti-social behaviour 52
Burglary 48
Public order 44
Criminal damage and arson 38
Shoplifting 35
Other theft 27
Vehicle crime 24
Robbery 17
Other crime 13
Drugs 10
Possession of weapons 5
Bicycle theft 4
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 507

Within 1 mile during May 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
Dixons Unity Academy Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 25 Jul 2024
Armley Grange School Other 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 7 Mar 2024
Whingate Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Feb 2014
Greenhill Primary School Primary 0.5 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Ryecroft Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Nov 2019

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Claremont Terrace, LS12 £1,200/mo 2 0.34 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.8×
Monthly cashflow £326/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.3%
  • 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).