How energy efficient is Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

The current EPC rating for Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD1 1QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ heated?

The latest EPC at Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ had any planning applications?

Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in July 2014 (ref. 2014/91284). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ 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.

Where is Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ located?

Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ sits in Huddersfield. It falls within the HD1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

Police records around Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ show an average of 370 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

The closest primary school to Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ is Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School (712m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirklees College (675m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

The closest bus stop to Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ is Cross Church Street, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Huddersfield Rail Station, 214m away.

Are there any environmental risks at Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, HD1 1QJ?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.04 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 50.76 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QJ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About Waverley Chambers

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

Waverley Chambers is a detached house in Huddersfield (HD1 1QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Waverley Chambers (40–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 6 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. The record references listed-building consent and conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Waverley Chambers's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromC73toD57

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Community

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Waverley Chambers has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

3 applications on record at Waverley Chambers, Flat 6, 5 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QJ

3decisions38documents

Flagged:Listed buildingConservation area

Apr 2014
ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
Alterations to existing building to form 6 residental dwellings, and internal and external alterations (Listed Building within a Conservation Area)
ListedConservation Area
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
2013/92584
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ConditionsJul 2014Decision
ConditionsJul 2014Decision

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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.

Waverley Chambers has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£125,000

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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.

On the street

Versus other Kirkgate homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Waverley Chambers lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

370/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cross Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Kirklees College. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD1 1QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD1 1QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

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