What kind of home is 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

42 Main Street, BD16 1SR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR last change hands?

42 Main Street, BD16 1SR last sold for £148,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in December 2019. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2019 and November 2024, 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR rose from £95,000 to £148,000, a change of £53,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

The current EPC rating for 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

42 Main Street, BD16 1SR has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BD16 1SR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR use?

The latest EPC at 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

42 Main Street, BD16 1SR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR in?

42 Main Street, BD16 1SR sits in Cottingley, Bingley, Bingley. It falls within the BD16 postcode district.

Is 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

The closest primary school to 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR is Cottingley Village Primary School (197m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dixons Cottingley Academy (402m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR?

The closest bus stop to 42 Main Street, BD16 1SR is Manor Rd School Street, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Main Street, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1SR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Main Street

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

42 Main Street is a mid-terrace house in Cottingley, Bingley, Bingley (BD16 1SR). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 is 17.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 91% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 14 EPCs). Sold November 2024 for £148,000.

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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)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE39toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Main Street, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Main Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 3 things worth checking at 42 Main Street

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

42 Main Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£148,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£148,000
+23.3%over 1 year
25 July 2023
£120,000
+26.3%over 3 years
5 December 2019
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BD16 1SR: £170,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BD16 1SR

On the street

Versus other Main Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 42 Main Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,691

Street avg £1,614

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above

Before you decide

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The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.

£178k

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1 Canon Pinnington Mews

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1 Balfour Street

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3 bed

£158k

1 Ashfield Cottages

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£150k

1 Ashley Road

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3 bed

£150k

1 Cottingley Manor Park, Cottingley

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£203k

1 Carnoustie Grove

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Manor Rd School Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cottingley Village Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BD16 1SR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BD16 1SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Main Street, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1SR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.