# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (LS26 9AF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 LOW COMMON, LEEDS, METHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS26 9AF | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £155,000 Nov 2025 | ## Description Offered to market with no onward chain! This beautifully presented two bed terraced house, located in the sought after area of Methley is surrounded by far reaching picturesque views to both the front and rear aspect! This property would be Perfect for a first-time buyer or investors! Externally, the property has on street parking and a low maintenance pebbled garden. Neighbours have shared access to the drive. In brief, the property comprises, an entrance porch through to a generous size lounge with a feature fireplace and exposed brick wall feature. To the rear of the property is a modern fitted off white kitchen with ample worktop space. From the kitchen is a dining room and conservatory which overlooks the rear garden. To the first-floor landing is a generous master bedroom featuring a cast iron fire surround and far-reaching views of the surrounding farmers’ fields. There is a further good size second bedroom which also benefits from outstanding views. The family bathroom is a white three-piece suite; bath with overhead shower, sink and WC. To the second-floor landing is a spacious and versatile room which can be used as an office, playroom or an occasional bedroom. This property is well placed for daily travel to Leeds and Wakefield City Centres via the A61 and also within easy reach of the A1/M1 Link Road and National Motorway Networks. Local schools, shops and amenities are also nearby. Early viewing is highly recommended – please call the Rothwell office today to arrange your appointment! ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/167023307/525645) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/167023307/525646) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/167023307/525647) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/167023307/525648) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/167023307/525649) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/167023307/525650) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/167023307/525651) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/167023307/525652) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/167023307/525653) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/167023307/525654) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/167023307/525655) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/167023307/525656) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/167023307/525657) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/167023307/525658) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/167023307/525659) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/167023307/525660) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/167023307/525661) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/167023307/525662) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/167023307/525663) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/167023307/525664) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/167023307/525665) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/167023307/525666) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/167023307/525667) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/167023307/525668) - Picture No. 27 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/167023307/525669) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167023307/525670) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £155,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced | | 1 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £155,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 1 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £110,000 | 29/05/2015 | Terraced | | 1 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £114,000 | 21/04/2006 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 46 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £178,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 34 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £170,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 46 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AF | £150,000 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced | | CARR HOUSE 1 LOW COMMON, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AG | £177,500 | 09/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £166,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £177,500 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £193,583 (27 Terraced, LS26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leeds). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,020/mo - **Realistic:** £1,133/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,246/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leeds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Barnsdale Road, WF10 | £675/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Greenfield Terrace, LS26 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £735/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £91,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £73,500 *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 £735/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-13/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2% - **10y growth:** 18.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Leeds; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 23% - **10y growth (index):** 63% ## 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)