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2 Colton Street

LS12 1TX

LEEDS

Current

C

69

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LEEDS, LS12 1TX. The property offers 67mยฒ (721 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ989, comprising ยฃ757 for heating, ยฃ172 for hot water, and ยฃ60 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Colton Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this LEEDS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ989 are approximately ยฃ811 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LS12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs LEEDS

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs LS12

This property69
Average61
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ60/year less than the LEEDS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Colton Street

LS12 1TX

LEEDS

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Property Type

House

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

67.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 77

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

38 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

210 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

26 Sept 2025

Grant scheme (ECO, RHI, etc.)

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About LEEDS

LEEDS is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in LEEDS have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ292 below the LEEDS average, offering good value. The LS12 postcode district contains over 19000 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ757.0/yr

Save ยฃ91/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ172.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ60.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with external insulation

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

To unheated space, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขLS12 1SF

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLS12 3NU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Five Lanes Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLS12 4NB

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Armley Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขLS12 2AY
?Not yet rated

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขLS12 2LH

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Whingate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLS12 3DS

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Dixons Unity Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLS12 3DS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

?Serious Weaknesses

Castleton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLS12 1JZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime489 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

192 incidents (39%)

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Criminal damage

38 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

38 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

38 incidents (8%)

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Anti-social behaviour

36 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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