What type of property is 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU last change hands?

18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU last sold for £125,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and May 2016, 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU rose from £42,000 to £125,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

The current EPC rating for 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU 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.

Where is 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU located?

18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU sits in Bradford. It falls within the BD2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

Police records around 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU show an average of 247 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

The closest primary school to 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU is Swain House Primary School (630m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hanson Academy (842m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Acre Drive, BD2 2LU is Norman Terrace, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Acre Drive, Bradford, BD2 2LU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Acre Drive

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

18 Acre Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bradford (BD2 2LU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 40.8% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromE50toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Acre Drive, Bradford, BD2 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Acre Drive has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Acre Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£125,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2016Most recent
£125,000
+197.6%over 17 years
25 November 1998
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BD2 2LU: £180,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Acre Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Acre Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,761

Street avg £2,115

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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Area

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Crime

247/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Norman Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Swain House Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BD2 2LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BD2 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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