12 Howarth Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1HY
About 12 Howarth Avenue
12 Howarth Avenue is a semi-detached house in Bradford (BD2 1HY). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–88 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 31 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Howarth Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Howarth Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£148,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in BD2 1HY: £103,750 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in BD2 1HY
Versus other Howarth Avenue homes
On epc rating, 12 Howarth Avenue runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Swain House Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Swain House Primary School. 40 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB







