Rathgar, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
About Rathgar
Rathgar is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Keighley (BD20 6LH). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since December 2003 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 130.8% above the 2003 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 22.9% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDetached
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Rathgar's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 May 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Rathgar has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
3 applications on record at Rathgar, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
- Jan 2011RenovationFullOutcome in report
Construction of retaining wall and extending yard/terracing area to the front and side
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/05748/HOU
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMar 2024Decision
- ConditionsMar 2011Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Rathgar's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 7 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
22 December 2003Most recent
£120,000
+76.5%over 7 years27 June 1996
£68,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BD20 6LH: £165,000 (2024–2008).
Nearby sales in BD20 6LH
The Cottage, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
Sold May 2024
£115,000Lynwood, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
Sold Jan 2018
£167,000Skerryvore, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
Sold Feb 2011
£165,000Spring Lodge, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
Sold Jun 2008
£282,5002 Cliffe Villas, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, BD20 6LH
Sold Mar 2008
£265,000
Versus other Spring Gardens Lane homes
On years held, Rathgar stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£889
Street avg £1,329
Floor Area
135 m²
Street avg 153 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 8.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Spring Gardens Ln Holy Family Sch — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy. 18 schools nearby.
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