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9 KENSINGTON GARDENS

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS10 4UW

3 beds 2 baths Listed 13 May 2023 (-1177d)

£265,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LS10 4UW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE LS10 4UW |
| Price | £265,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £265,000 Nov 2023 |

## Description

The ground floor comprises of; spacious well decorated lounge with double glazed window to the front and wood effect flooring running through into the dining room. The dining room is bright and has plenty of space for a good sized dining table and chairs offering somewhere for the family to gather at mealtimes. The kitchen is fully fitted with range of modern wall and base mounted units with complimentary work surfaces over and comes with a range of integrated appliances. Leading from the kitchen you will find a handy utility room and downstairs wc with wash hand basin. Completing the first floor is the conservatory which is fitted with power and lighting with as well as having patio doors leading to the rear garden.

Upstairs you will find three good sized bedrooms all having ample floor space for bedroom furniture. The master bedroom has space for an ensuite and is ready for a new suite to be installed.  The main bathroom is bright and airy consisting of; bath with shower over/ low level flush wc and wash hand basin.

Externally to the front of the home is a good sized double driveway leading to an integral garage. To the rear of the property is a well maintained garden with manicured lawn and fence boundaries. Bathed in sunlight throughout the day this is a great space for entertaining friends and family.

The property also benefits from solar panels which are included in the sale.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/134767397/1613194) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/134767397/1613196) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2971396
- **Address:** 9 Kensington Gardens, LEEDS, LS10 4UW
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/08/2005
- **Work Completed:** 29/07/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14629479
- **Address:** 9 Kensington Gardens, LEEDS, LS10 4UW
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/06/2021
- **Work Completed:** 17/05/2021
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW | £265,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 9 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW | £165,000 | 26/05/2017 | Detached |
| 9 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW | £152,000 | 09/12/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 3 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW | £280,000 | 07/05/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW | £268,000 | 31/03/2025 | 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 |
| 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:** £317,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £225,154 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £266,136 (11 Detached, LS10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -0.4%

## 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):** £848/mo

## 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 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Murray Drive, LS10 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.94 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 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,085/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.6%
- **10y growth:** 25%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Leeds; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£265,000 Nov 2023

Local average

£266,136 (-0.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,819 of 33,755)

Street crime

245 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three bedroom
Detached
Garage & Driveway
Conservatory
Beautifully presented
Quality fixtures and fittings.
Downstairs WC
Council tax - D & EPC - C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated within easy access to motorway links such as the m62 and m1 this makes an attractive purchase for the commuter. Good local primary and secondary schools are close by making this home ideal for the growing family.

The ground floor comprises of; spacious well decorated lounge with double glazed window to the front and wood effect flooring running through into the dining room. The dining room is bright and has plenty of space for a good sized dining table and chairs offering somewhere for the family to gather at mealtimes. The kitchen is fully fitted with range of modern wall and base mounted units with complimentary work surfaces over and comes with a range of integrated appliances. Leading from the kitchen you will find a handy utility room and downstairs wc with wash hand basin. Completing the first floor is the conservatory which is fitted with power and lighting with as well as having patio doors leading to the rear garden.

Upstairs you will find three good sized bedrooms all having ample floor space for bedroom furniture. The master bedroom has space for an ensuite and is ready for a new suite to be installed. The main bathroom is bright and airy consisting of; bath with shower over/ low level flush wc and wash hand basin.

Externally to the front of the home is a good sized double driveway leading to an integral garage. To the rear of the property is a well maintained garden with manicured lawn and fence boundaries. Bathed in sunlight throughout the day this is a great space for entertaining friends and family.

The property also benefits from solar panels which are included in the sale.

Listed by

Beeston

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 134767397

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2971396

Property Details

Street: 9 Kensington Gardens

Town: LEEDS

Postcode: LS10 4UW

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/08/2005

Work Completed: 29/07/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14629479

Property Details

Street: 9 Kensington Gardens

Town: LEEDS

Postcode: LS10 4UW

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/06/2021

Work Completed: 17/05/2021

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

74% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£265,000	+60.6%
Sold	26/05/2017 (9 years ago)	£165,000	+8.6%
Sold	09/12/2010 (15 years ago)	£152,000	—

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 7 KENSINGTON GARDENS, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS10 4UW	£268,000	31/03/2025	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
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: £317,250 (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

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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	3.2 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
Springwell Leeds Academy	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2019
Broomfield South SILC	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Dec 2017
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	0.67 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Murray Drive, LS10	£1,250/mo	3	0.94 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	1.07 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,085/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 5.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.4×

Monthly cashflow £11/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.2%

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).