# 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 | | Last sold | £927,500 Dec 2023 | ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504290) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504291) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504292) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504293) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504294) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504295) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504296) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504297) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504298) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504299) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504301) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504302) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504304) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504306) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/136264307/1504307) ## 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 | | 26 DAVIES AVENUE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS8 1JY | £850,000 | 28/07/2023 | 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 | | 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.* ## 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)