What kind of home is 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ last change hands?

1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ last sold for £78,500 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £17,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and May 2006, 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ rose from £17,000 to £78,500, a change of £61,500. That works out to roughly +16.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ in?

1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ sits in Bradford. It falls within the BD1 postcode district.

Is 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ show an average of 383 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ is Dixons Manningham Academy (512m), one of 50 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bradford College (741m), with 17 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Akam Road, BD1 2LJ is Dyson Street, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Akam Road, Bradford, BD1 2LJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Akam Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Akam Road is a mid-terrace house in Bradford (BD1 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2016); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since May 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (25 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 51.6% above the 2006 sale of £78,500.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromC80toE54

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Akam Road, Bradford, BD1 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Akam Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 Akam Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£78,500

Growth on file: 16.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2006Most recent
£78,500
+124.3%over 1 year
7 February 2005
£35,000
+105.9%over 8 years
22 April 1996
£17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BD1 2LJ: £80,000 (2025–2007).

Nearby sales in BD1 2LJ

On the street

Versus other Akam Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Akam Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,061

Street avg £1,922

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£121k

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Flat

£128k

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£109k

1 Ruby House, Dyson Street

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1 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bradford district page.

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Crime

383/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dyson Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dixons Manningham Academy. 67 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BD1 2LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for BD1 2LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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