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18 Kirk Drive, Horsforth

LS18 4WE

LEEDS

Current

A

93

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in LEEDS, LS18 4WE. The property offers 85m² (915 sq ft) of good-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of A (93/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £551, comprising £263 for heating, £195 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 0.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 18 Kirk Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 93/100, this LEEDS property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £551 are approximately £1249 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 0.7 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LS18 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property93
Average60
+55% better
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vs LEEDS

This property93
Average61
+52% better
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vs LS18

This property93
Average59
+58% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 93/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £181/year less than the LEEDS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Current
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

A(93 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Dec 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

18 Kirk Drive

Horsforth

LS18 4WE

LEEDS

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

85.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

93 / 100

Potential: 94

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CO₂ Emissions

0.7 tonnes/year

8 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

46 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Dec 2024

new dwelling

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About LEEDS

LEEDS is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in LEEDS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £469 below the LEEDS average, offering good value. The LS18 postcode district contains over 6800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£263.0/yr

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Hot Water

£195.0/yr

Save £74/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£93.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLS18 4PT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLS18 4QP

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

West End Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLS18 5JP

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Horsforth School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayLS18 5RF

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLS18 5BL

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Broadgate Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLS18 5AF

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Valley View Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLS13 1DD

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLS18 5AB
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About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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