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7 KENSINGTON GARDENS

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS10 4UW

3 beds 2 baths Listed 8 Jan 2025 (-570d)

£269,995

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£268,000 Mar 2025

Local average

£266,136 (+1.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,819 of 33,755)

Street crime

245 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three double bedrooms
  • Garage and driveway
  • Ideal family home
  • Ready to move into
  • Sought after location
  • Material information available

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Check out this commanding three double bedroom detached home. With spacious rooms throughout as well as been situated on the sought after Kensington gardens development this is one not to be missed and an early viewing is recommended to appreciate what is on offer.

Situated within close proximity to motorway links such as the M62 and M1 this makes an attractive purchase for the commuter. Good local primary and secondary schools are also close by making this home ideal for the growing family.

The ground floor comprises of; spacious through lounge which leads into the dining room which has sliding doors to the rear garden. The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units with complimentary work surfaces over and comes with integrated oven, hob and extractor. Completing the ground floor is a handy WC with wash hand basin.

Moving upstairs you will find three double bedrooms all well-proportioned with the master bedroom benefitting from ensuite facilities and fitted wardrobes. Completing the first floor is the main bathroom which is a four piece suite consisting of; shower enclosure/ bath/ low level flush WC and wash hand basin. The loft has been fully boarded with a pull down loft ladder.

Externally a driveway to the front leads to an integral garage offering ample off street parking. The rear garden is fully south facing and is bathed in sunlight throughout the day making it a great space for entertaining friends and family.

Listed by

Beeston

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 156616022

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7328222

Property Details

Street: 7 Kensington Gardens

Town: LEEDS

Postcode: LS10 4UW

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 03/07/2017

Work Completed: 14/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

71% since 2004

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/03/2025 (1 year ago) £268,000 +17.5%
Sold 30/11/2020 (5 years ago) £228,000 +20%
Sold 13/10/2017 (8 years ago) £189,995 +15.1%
Sold 28/10/2009 (16 years ago) £165,000 +5.1%
Sold 29/10/2004 (21 years ago) £157,000

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
Same street 3 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW £280,000 07/05/2025 Detached
Same street 2 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW £413,000 12/07/2024 Detached
15 SOUTH HILL RISE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4SQ £203,000 01/12/2023 Detached
Same street 9 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW £265,000 24/11/2023 Detached
3 ORION DRIVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3JD £140,000 22/11/2023 Detached
3 LEA PARK GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4RF £198,000 21/11/2023 Detached
5 LEA PARK GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4RH £270,000 18/08/2023 Detached
235A MIDDLETON ROAD, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3HZ £240,000 10/03/2023 Detached
2 LEA PARK GROVE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4RF £231,000 08/08/2022 Detached
38 ORION VIEW, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3JF £245,000 25/07/2022 Detached
9 ORION GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 3JG £260,000 18/03/2022 Detached
2 KENSINGTON WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UP £310,000 28/02/2022 Detached
27 MANDARIN WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4QU £218,000 07/01/2022 Detached
3 MANDARIN WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4QU £198,000 30/09/2021 Detached
15 LEA PARK GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4RH £210,000 29/09/2021 Detached
Same street 21 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW £308,000 17/09/2021 Detached
21 MANDARIN WAY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4QU £204,000 10/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £316,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £225,154 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.6%
10y growth 25%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Leeds. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 24.1%
10y (index) 58.8%

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: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ring Road Middleton Lea Park Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Kps Local 0.2 miles
Shop Best-one - Broom Mini Market 0.2 miles
Train station Park Halt 0.7 miles
Train station Moor Road 1.3 miles
University Leeds Law School 2.8 miles
University Northern Film School 3.1 miles
Hospital St James's Hospital A&E 3.3 miles
Hospital Lincoln Wing - A Block Entrance 3.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 118
Anti-social behaviour 28
Criminal damage and arson 22
Public order 20
Burglary 13
Other theft 12
Vehicle crime 11
Shoplifting 6
Drugs 5
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 245

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
Broomfield South SILC Other 0.2 miles Good — 22 Dec 2017
Springwell Leeds Academy Other 0.2 miles Good — 8 Sep 2019
Southway Independant School Other 0.3 miles Good — 18 May 2022
Windmill Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Clapgate Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Sep 2024

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, East Grange View, LS10 £925/mo 3 0.68 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Murray Drive, LS10 £1,250/mo 3 0.93 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Manor Farm Gardens, LS10 £1,200/mo 3 0.97 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willowdale, LS10 £1,350/mo 3 0.98 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Forest Yard, LS10 £700/mo 3 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,085/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 5.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.7×
Monthly cashflow £-8/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).