# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LS26 9LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, LEEDS, METHLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS26 9LD | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £290,000 Dec 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £619/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1835-1327-8400-0206-8226) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![5C5A7423.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326743) - 5C5A7423.jpg - ![5C5A7367.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326744) - 5C5A7367.jpg - ![5C5A7370.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326745) - 5C5A7370.jpg - ![5C5A7371.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326746) - 5C5A7371.jpg - ![5C5A7374.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326747) - 5C5A7374.jpg - ![5C5A7375.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326748) - 5C5A7375.jpg - ![5C5A7378.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326749) - 5C5A7378.jpg - ![5C5A7381.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326750) - 5C5A7381.jpg - ![5C5A7380.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326751) - 5C5A7380.jpg - ![5C5A7386.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326752) - 5C5A7386.jpg - ![5C5A7389.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326753) - 5C5A7389.jpg - ![5C5A7391.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326754) - 5C5A7391.jpg - ![5C5A7392.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326755) - 5C5A7392.jpg - ![5C5A7397.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326756) - 5C5A7397.jpg - ![5C5A7403.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326757) - 5C5A7403.jpg - ![5C5A7405.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326758) - 5C5A7405.jpg - ![5C5A7409.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326759) - 5C5A7409.jpg - ![5C5A7413.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326760) - 5C5A7413.jpg - ![5C5A7414.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326761) - 5C5A7414.jpg - ![5C5A7417.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326762) - 5C5A7417.jpg - ![5C5A7418.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326763) - 5C5A7418.jpg - ![5C5A7420.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326764) - 5C5A7420.jpg - ![5C5A7424.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326765) - 5C5A7424.jpg - ![5C5A7422.jpg](/listings/photos/165697766/1326766) - 5C5A7422.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.png](/listings/photos/165697766/1326767) - Floorplan.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165697766/1326768) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD | £290,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD | £195,000 | 13/02/2020 | Semi-detached | | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD | £168,000 | 22/11/2013 | Semi-detached | | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD | £189,950 | 26/10/2007 | Semi-detached | | 24 LONGBOW AVENUE, METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9LD | £87,000 | 29/06/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £238,315 (58 Semi-detached, LS26, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Leeds). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,021/mo - **Realistic:** £1,134/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,247/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Leeds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £141,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £113,400 *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:** £3,494/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5% - **10y growth:** 41.6% ## 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)