# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LS21 3LJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE LS21 3LJ | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £315,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/11/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,198/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9093-0207-1405-4634-2300) ## Description Spacious semi-detached home offering three well-proportioned bedrooms plus a dedicated home office. Enjoy generous living accommodation, driveway parking, and an external workshop ideal for hobbies or storage. Perfectly located close to local schools, shops, and amenities, this home combines comfort, practicality, and family-friendly living. LOCATION A beautifully extended three-bedroom semi-detached home in a peaceful setting, yet within walking distance of Otley town centre. The property enjoys excellent access to local shops, schools, amenities, and transport links, with Otley Chevin and scenic countryside walks nearby. This is an ideal home for families seeking a blend of convenience, character, and village charm. FIRST FLOOR The first floor offers three spacious bedrooms and a versatile office/dressing room, along with a recently refurbished modern bathroom. Accommodation is bright and well-proportioned, with plenty of storage and attractive features throughout, providing flexible living for modern family life. SECOND FLOOR The property benefits from a fully boarded loft space, equipped with light, power, and heating, ideal for storage or potential future conversion. OUTSIDE Externally, the home features gardens to the front and rear, including mature trees, shrubs, paved and pebbled pathways, and a timber shed. There is ample driveway parking for several vehicles and a fantastic workshop in the rear garden, fitted with electric, water, and power, perfect for hobbies, home business, or DIY projects. PLEASE NOTE The extent of the property and its boundaries are subject to verification by inspection of the title deeds. The measurements in these particulars are approximate and have been provided for guidance purposes only. The fixtures, fittings and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. The internal photographs used in these particulars are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item is included in the sale MONEY LAUNDERING, TERRORIST FINANCING AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS REGULATIONS 2017 To enable us to comply with the expanded Money Laundering Regulations we are required to obtain identification from prospective buyers once a price and terms have been agreed on a purchase. Buyers are asked to please assist with this so that there is no delay in agreeing a sale. The cost payable by the successful buyer for this is £50 +VAT per named buyer and is paid to the firm who administer the money laundering ID checks, being Iamproperty / Movebutler. Please note the property will not be marked as sold subject to contract until the appropriate identification has been provided. FINANCIAL SERVICES Linley and Simpson Sales Limited trading as Hardisty are Introducer Appointed Representatives of Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited and Mortgage Advice Bureau (Derby) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We routinely refer buyers to Mortgage Advice Bureau Limited. We receive a maximum of £30 per referral. SERVICES – Disclosure of Financial Interests Unless instructed otherwise, the company would normally offer all clients, applicants, and prospective purchasers its full range of estate agency services, including the valuation of their present property and sales service. We also intend to offer clients, applicants and prospective purchasers' mortgage and financial services advice through our association with Mortgage Advice Bureau. We will also offer to clients and prospective purchasers the services of our panel solicitors, removers, and contactors. We would normally be entitled to commission or fees for such services and disclosure of all our financial interests can be found on our website. BROCHURE DETAILS Hardisty and Co prepared these details, including photography, in accordance with our estate agency agreement. ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/169361489/732692) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/169361489/732694) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/169361489/732695) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/169361489/732696) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/169361489/732698) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/169361489/732699) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/169361489/732701) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/169361489/732704) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/169361489/732706) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/169361489/732709) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/169361489/732711) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 12](/listings/photos/169361489/732712) - Picture 12 - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/169361489/732715) - Picture 13 - ![Picture 14](/listings/photos/169361489/732718) - Picture 14 ## Floorplans - ![Picture 16](/listings/photos/169361489/732720) - Picture 16 ## EPC Graphs - ![Picture 15](/listings/photos/169361489/732723) - Picture 15 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12298498 - **Address:** 36 Westbourne Grove, OTLEY, LS21 3LJ - **Certificate Issued:** 17/04/2017 - **Work Completed:** 22/03/2017 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £315,000 | 27/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 36 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £181,000 | 28/06/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 WEST BUSK LANE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LW | £350,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 39 KINEHOLME DRIVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LX | £390,000 | 03/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 56 WEST BUSK LANE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LW | £270,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 INGLEWOOD ESTATE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LB | £230,000 | 05/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 143 BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LH | £220,000 | 24/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 9 INGLEWOOD ESTATE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LB | £227,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 30 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £175,000 | 14/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 7 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £175,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced | | 15 WEST BUSK LANE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LW | £297,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 32 DUNCAN AVENUE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LN | £405,000 | 24/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 98 BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LE | £335,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 CAXTON ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LL | £240,000 | 07/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 DUNCAN AVENUE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LN | £252,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 WESTBOURNE CLOSE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LG | £365,000 | 11/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | MOOR VIEW BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LH | £385,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] WESTBOURNE LODGE WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £315,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 9 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £230,000 | 01/07/2022 | Terraced | | 92 BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LE | £250,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 32 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £232,500 | 28/02/2022 | Terraced | | 14 INGLEWOOD ESTATE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LB | £360,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 145 BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LH | £237,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 DUNCAN AVENUE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LN | £215,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 123 BRADFORD ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LH | £360,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £175,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 WESTBOURNE CLOSE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LG | £460,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 CAXTON ROAD, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LL | £268,050 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 18 WESTBOURNE GROVE, OTLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS21 3LJ | £220,000 | 25/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £217,500 (7 sales) **Area average:** £305,803 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £363,129 (15 Semi-detached, LS21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.5% ## 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 Harrogate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/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 Terraced House, Newall Avenue, LS21 | £2,500/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.77% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £312,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £250,000 *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 £2,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £945/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,155/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.8% - **10y growth:** 56.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Leeds; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 23.3% - **10y growth (index):** 62.4% ## 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)