Sold STC Semi-detached

24 LONGBOW AVENUE

LEEDS, METHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS26 9LD

3 beds 2 baths 83 m² Listed 13 Aug 2025 (-341d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£290,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£3,494/m²

Local average

£238,315 (+21.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,605 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached
  • Master Bedroom With En-suite And Closet
  • Spacious Living Throughout
  • Sought After Location
  • Off Street Parking Facilities
  • Utility Room
  • Conservatory
  • Freehold
  • EPC Rating C
  • Council Tax Band C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

HUNTERS is thrilled to present this beautifully modernised semi-detached property, nestled in the highly sought-after and historic village of Methley. Ideally located close to local amenities, nature reserves, parks, and a selection of well-regarded schools, this home is perfect for families. With excellent transport links for commuters, it offers the perfect balance of convenience and charm. The property also boasts ample off-street parking and a spacious garden, featuring expansive lawns, a stone-paved patio, and an additional lawned area in the rear garden.

Upon entering, you're welcomed into a hallway that leads to a convenient downstairs WC. The generously sized living room is bright and inviting, with a front-facing feature window that floods the room with natural light. It offers plenty of space for comfortable seating, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings and entertaining. A practical storage cupboard adds further functionality to this already well-designed space. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is modern and stylish, with a range of wall and base units, complemented by a sleek worktop. Integrated appliances contribute to the space's contemporary feel and there is ample room for a four-seat dining table, perfect for family meals and hosting. Natural light pours into the space through large windows and modern lighting fixtures, while glass doors lead to the conservatory.
The adjoining utility room, part of the converted garage, provides additional convenience, with plumbing, extra wall and base units, and space for a clothes dryer. A large window ensures the room is bathed in natural light, while a glass door provides direct access to the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The conservatory offers panoramic views of the enclosed rear garden and serves as a peaceful retreat, with plenty of space for seating and family relaxation.


Upstairs, the property benefits from a spacious landing area with an additional storage cupboard. The master bedroom is generously proportioned, featuring a large front-facing window that fills the room with light. It also boasts an en-suite bathroom, complete with a WC, hand basin, and shower cubicle. The room includes a built-in closet, providing ample storage space for clothing and shoes. Bedrooms two and three are also well-sized, offering versatile spaces that could be used as bedrooms, living spaces, or even home offices. Both rooms feature rear-facing windows with views of the garden. The family bathroom is modern and stylish, with a WC, hand basin with under-sink storage, a towel radiator, and a bath with an overhead shower, all finished with contemporary tiling and flooring.


Externally, the property features a lawned front area with mature shrubbery, along with a large driveway that provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles and access to the garage, offering additional storage. The enclosed rear garden includes a stone-paved patio, perfect for seating, as well as a further lawned area with mature shrubbery, creating a low-maintenance yet attractive outdoor space.

Listed by

Castleford

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 165697766

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/03/2025

Expiry date: 25/03/2035

Current heating cost: £619/year

Potential heating cost: £619/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

233% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 08/12/2025 (7 months ago) £290,000 +48.7%
Sold 13/02/2020 (6 years ago) £195,000 +16.1%
Sold 22/11/2013 (12 years ago) £168,000 -11.6%
Sold 26/10/2007 (18 years ago) £189,950 +118.3%
Sold 29/06/2001 (25 years ago) £87,000

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
8 WATERTON CLOSE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FF £270,000 19/12/2025 Semi-detached
68 CHURCH LANE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HL £448,000 07/11/2025 Semi-detached
85 SAVILE ROAD, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HX £341,000 17/11/2023 Semi-detached
100 CHURCH LANE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9EG £265,000 29/08/2023 Semi-detached
20 WATERTON CLOSE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FF £270,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 18 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £410,000 22/08/2023 Detached
Same street 28 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £346,500 16/06/2023 Detached
6 WATERTON CLOSE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FF £247,500 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
88 CHURCH LANE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9EG £220,000 12/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 33 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £330,000 28/10/2022 Detached
33 CHURCH LANE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HN £300,000 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
6 THE BLOSSOMS, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HQ £245,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
7 MICKLETOWN ROAD, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HY £220,000 21/06/2022 Semi-detached
89 SAVILE ROAD, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HX £317,500 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
12 MICKLETOWN ROAD, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HY £120,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached
9 PARKER LANE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FN £300,000 09/02/2022 Semi-detached
86 SAVILE ROAD, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9HW £255,218 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
14 WELLES AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FB £275,496 21/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 44 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £340,000 17/09/2021 Detached
23 WELLES AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FE £219,995 17/09/2021 Semi-detached
10 DUNBAR COURT, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LB £185,000 17/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 40 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £260,000 31/08/2021 Detached
21 WELLES AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9FE £209,995 13/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 29 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD £360,000 29/07/2021 Detached
8 DUNBAR COURT, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LB £214,995 29/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £341,083 (6 sales)

Area average: £259,195 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.2%
10y growth 38.4%

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 £1,021/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 Lane Mickletown Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Mickletown Road Saville Road 0.1 miles
Shop Tangled Hair Salon 1.4 miles
Shop Methley Bridge Farm Shop 1.4 miles
Train station Woodlesford 2.0 miles
Train station Castleford 2.3 miles
Hospital Pontefract Hospital 5.3 miles
Hospital Lincoln Wing - A Block Entrance 6.6 miles
University Mabgate University Centre 6.7 miles
University Leeds Trinity University City Campus 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 12
Anti-social behaviour 11
Other theft 4
Public order 3
Vehicle crime 3
Other crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 39

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
Methley Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 4 May 2018
Brigshaw High School Secondary 1.6 miles Good — 10 Jun 2013
Allerton Bywater Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 21 Jun 2023
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Primary 1.6 miles Good — 21 Dec 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £141,750
Target investor price (1%) £113,400
  • 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).