Watergate - LS26 9BY
Key Postcode Insights
LS26 9BY is a residential postcode situated on Watergate, Methley, Leeds, LS26 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 230th largest and 49th most expensive of the 760 postcodes in the LS26 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,869
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,026pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £183/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LS26 9BY is a residential postcode situated on Watergate, Methley, Leeds, LS26 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 230th largest and 49th most expensive of the 760 postcodes in the LS26 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,869
- 10 Year change
- up 51.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,026pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £183/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin LS26 9BY
- 2 Watergate
5 Bed Period House
- 10 Watergate
5 Bed Period House
- 12 Watergate
3 Bed House
- 14 Watergate
3 Bed Period House
- 16 Watergate
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LS26 9BY sold for £141,000 on 12th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £181,869.
The LS26 9BY Sales Market has increased by 51.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.1% | £181,869 |
| June 2025 | 3% | £179,897 |
| June 2024 | 2% | £174,657 |
| June 2023 | 2.8% | £171,204 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £166,521 |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £149,782 |
| June 2020 | 4.7% | £139,321 |
| June 2019 | 3.3% | £133,012 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £128,704 |
| June 2017 | 4.2% | £124,943 |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £119,865 |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £115,090 |
| June 2014 | 5.5% | £112,560 |
| June 2013 | -0.7% | £106,707 |
| June 2012 | -2.2% | £107,488 |
| June 2011 | -2.7% | £109,937 |
| June 2010 | 2.5% | £113,025 |
| June 2009 | -9% | £110,235 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £121,194 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £124,804 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,026.
The LS26 9BY Rental Market has increased by 60.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,026pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £992pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.6% | £961pcm |
| June 2023 | 8% | £901pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.5% | £835pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £756pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £695pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.4% | £682pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.6% | £666pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.3% | £649pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.6% | £641pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £625pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £610pcm |
| June 2013 | -1% | £592pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £598pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.3% | £593pcm |
| June 2010 | 4% | £579pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.4% | £557pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £577pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £563pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 12th September 2025 for £141,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.4%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
LS26 9BY has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£141,000 | 3 Bed House14, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY14, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY
- Sold Dec 2023£500,000 | 5 Bed House2, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY2, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY
- Sold Apr 2014£320,000 | 5 Bed House10, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY10, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY
- Sold May 2008£140,000 | 3 Bed House12, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY12, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY
- Sold May 2006£103,500 | 3 Bed House20, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY20, Watergate, Leeds, LS26 9BY
Nearby Postcodes
LS26 9BY is the 230th largest and the 49th most expensive postcode out of the 760 postcodes in the LS26 area.
- LS26 9BX, Watergate, Methley, Leeds, LS26LS26 9BX17 Addresses|38 m away
- LS26 9BB, Pinders Green Court, Methley, Leeds, LS26LS26 9BB16 Addresses|119 m away
- LS26 9BZ, Embleton Road, Methley, Leeds, LS26LS26 9BZ69 Addresses|124 m away
- LS26 9BD, Pinders Green Fold, Methley, Leeds, LS26LS26 9BD19 Addresses|153 m away
- LS26 9DB, Hazel Rise, Methley, Leeds, LS26LS26 9DB10 Addresses|157 m away
Property Types
- 7 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 house of an unknown age
- period house (7)
- house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
Schools Nearby
- Methley Primary School1.1 km away
- Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy2.0 km away
- Ackton Pastures Primary Academy2.7 km away
- Brigshaw High School3.3 km away
- Oulton Academy3.7 km away
- Outwood Academy Freeston4.0 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LS26 9BY is Castleford station, which is 3.4 kilometres away.
- Castleford|3.4 km away
- Normanton|3.6 km away
- Woodlesford|3.8 km away
- Glasshoughton|4.8 km away
