Sold STC Semi-detached

42 THE DRIVE

LEEDS, ROUNDHAY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS8 1JH

4 beds 3 baths 1,841 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2023 (-1139d)

£900,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LS8 1JH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 THE DRIVE, LEEDS, ROUNDHAY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS8 1JH |
| Price | £900,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 171 m² |
| Last sold | £927,500 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 11/03/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £2,027/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,700

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£100)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9828-5048-7297-3735-9944)

## Description

INTRODUCED to the market, is this Edwardian, FOUR DOUBLE bedroom, semi-detached property on the ever-popular street, The Drive, in Roundhay, North Leeds. In a class of its own, the current owners have very individually renovated and EXTENDED this home from top-to-bottom, keeping the character intact, from the new cornices and ceiling roses, to the custom fitted deVOL kitchen and dining space that has been designed to draw on natural light coming through the glass-to-glass corner window. Upstairs you now have three bathrooms, two of which have been added by the owners; which includes an en-suite for the main bedroom.    The ground floor of this home briefly comprises an entrance hall, two separate reception rooms, a large extended kitchen-diner, a utility room and a downstairs toilet.   The first floor contains two large double bedrooms, one of which is the master bedroom with a newly created en-suite with Porcelanosa fittings. There is also the family bathroom on this floor. The second floor embraces a further two double bedrooms and another newly created bathroom with Porcelanosa fittings.  Outside, this property has a rear garden which gets the sun until the evening, whilst to the front of the property; a driveway big enough for a minimum of two cars.    The Drive is considered one of the most sought-after streets in Roundhay, there is nothing not to love about where this property is located. In Roundhay, between all of the desirable areas of Oakwood and Chapel Allerton, this property has everything on its doorstep. Roundhay Park is just an 8 minute walk away. There are local independent businesses situated just a six minute walk away; the locally-famous Lidgett Lane Larder, with a pharmacy and a post office, all on Lidgett Lane. Oakwood Parade - where plenty of bars, shops and popular restaurants can be found, as well as Roundhay's Street Lane being just under one mile away. There are plenty of transport links, which can be found on Lidgett Lane, along with excellent primary and secondary schools.

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/136264307/1504308) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/136264307/1504309) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 THE DRIVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JH | £927,500 | 05/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 42 THE DRIVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JH | £487,000 | 17/05/2016 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 70 NORTH PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HS | £550,000 | 19/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 117 THE DRIVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LJ | £463,500 | 13/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 45 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE | £601,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 AVENUE VICTORIA, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JE | £585,000 | 30/08/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 39 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE | £565,000 | 02/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 LIDGETT PARK VIEW, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HF | £481,000 | 02/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 59 DAVIES AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JZ | £656,250 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 LIDGETT PARK GROVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HW | £426,000 | 08/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 THE AVENUE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JG | £970,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 LIDGETT CRESCENT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HN | £440,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 26 DAVIES AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JY | £850,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58A NORTH PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1EY | £369,964 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 THE VIEW, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HQ | £436,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 LIDGETT PARK GROVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HW | £400,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 LIDGETT COURT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HH | £425,000 | 22/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE | £433,500 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LIDGETT PARK GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LL | £480,000 | 12/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LIDGETT COURT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HH | £395,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 NORTH PARK GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JJ | £990,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 LIDGETT PLACE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HG | £410,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £546,361 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £377,372 (52 Semi-detached, LS8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +138.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,022/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,135/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,249/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £113,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,263/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 55.6%
- **10y growth:** 22.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leeds; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.8%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

171 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£927,500 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£5,263/m²

Local average

£377,372 (+138.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,240 of 33,755)

Street crime

160 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Edwardian Semi
Four Double Bedrooms
Three Bathrooms
En-suite
Extended Kitchen-Diner
Two Reception Rooms
Very Characterful
Utility Room
Downstairs W/C
Drive for two cars

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Private garden

Description

INTRODUCED to the market, is this Edwardian, FOUR DOUBLE bedroom, semi-detached property on the ever-popular street, The Drive, in Roundhay, North Leeds. In a class of its own, the current owners have very individually renovated and EXTENDED this home from top-to-bottom, keeping the character intact, from the new cornices and ceiling roses, to the custom fitted deVOL kitchen and dining space that has been designed to draw on natural light coming through the glass-to-glass corner window. Upstairs you now have three bathrooms, two of which have been added by the owners; which includes an en-suite for the main bedroom. The ground floor of this home briefly comprises an entrance hall, two separate reception rooms, a large extended kitchen-diner, a utility room and a downstairs toilet. The first floor contains two large double bedrooms, one of which is the master bedroom with a newly created en-suite with Porcelanosa fittings. There is also the family bathroom on this floor. The second floor embraces a further two double bedrooms and another newly created bathroom with Porcelanosa fittings. Outside, this property has a rear garden which gets the sun until the evening, whilst to the front of the property; a driveway big enough for a minimum of two cars. The Drive is considered one of the most sought-after streets in Roundhay, there is nothing not to love about where this property is located. In Roundhay, between all of the desirable areas of Oakwood and Chapel Allerton, this property has everything on its doorstep. Roundhay Park is just an 8 minute walk away. There are local independent businesses situated just a six minute walk away; the locally-famous Lidgett Lane Larder, with a pharmacy and a post office, all on Lidgett Lane. Oakwood Parade - where plenty of bars, shops and popular restaurants can be found, as well as Roundhay's Street Lane being just under one mile away. There are plenty of transport links, which can be found on Lidgett Lane, along with excellent primary and secondary schools.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Chapel Allerton

Fowler & Powell Sales Limited

Reference: 136264307

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 11/03/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/03/2015

Expiry date: 11/03/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £2,027/year

Potential heating cost: £1,421/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,700

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£100)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

90% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/12/2023 (2 years ago)	£927,500	+90.5%
Sold	17/05/2016 (10 years ago)	£487,000	—

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
70 NORTH PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HS	£550,000	19/02/2026	Semi-detached
117 THE DRIVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LJ	£463,500	13/01/2026	Semi-detached
45 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE	£601,000	03/12/2025	Semi-detached
12 AVENUE VICTORIA, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JE	£585,000	30/08/2024	Semi-detached
39 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE	£565,000	02/11/2023	Semi-detached
4 LIDGETT PARK VIEW, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HF	£481,000	02/10/2023	Semi-detached
59 DAVIES AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JZ	£656,250	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
11 LIDGETT PARK GROVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HW	£426,000	08/08/2023	Semi-detached
33 THE AVENUE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JG	£970,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
4 LIDGETT CRESCENT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HN	£440,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
26 DAVIES AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JY	£850,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
58A NORTH PARK AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1EY	£369,964	07/07/2023	Semi-detached
17 THE VIEW, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HQ	£436,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
12 LIDGETT PARK GROVE, ROUNDHAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HW	£400,000	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
7 LIDGETT COURT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HH	£425,000	22/11/2022	Semi-detached
16 DENTON AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LE	£433,500	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
1 LIDGETT PARK GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1LL	£480,000	12/11/2022	Semi-detached
5 LIDGETT COURT, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HH	£395,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
6 NORTH PARK GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JJ	£990,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
22 LIDGETT PLACE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1HG	£410,000	25/10/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £546,361 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 55.6%

10y growth 22.7%

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: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lidgett Park Road The Avenue	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Jackson Avenue Gledhow Avenue	0.2 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
University	School of Philosphy	0.9 miles
Hospital	Cancer Genetics Building	1.9 miles
Hospital	Paul Sykes Urology Centre	2.0 miles
University	Mabgate University Centre	2.4 miles
Train station	Burley Park	3.1 miles
Train station	Leeds	3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	53
Anti-social behaviour	36
Public order	18
Burglary	12
Other theft	12
Vehicle crime	10
Other crime	6
Criminal damage and arson	4
Robbery	3
Shoplifting	3
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	160

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
Gledhow Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 21 Oct 2019
Roundhay School	Other	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 4 Feb 2024
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 11 Nov 2019
Talbot Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 24 May 2023
Kerr Mackie Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.13%

Max investor price (0.8%) £141,875

Target investor price (1%) £113,500

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).

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