What type of property is 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS last change hands?

8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS last sold for £80,000 in February 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,500 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and February 2021, 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS rose from £41,500 to £80,000, a change of £38,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2019 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS 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 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS located?

8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS sits in Marsh, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD1 postcode district.

Is 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (853% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

The closest primary school to 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS is St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (728m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Greenhead College (843m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cross Cottages, HD1 4LS is Eldon Road, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cross Cottages, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD1 4LS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Cross Cottages

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

8 Cross Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Marsh, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD1 4LS). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 is 47.5% above the 2021 sale price. Sold February 2021 for £80,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Sept 2019

EPC improved fromE51toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromD55toC71

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cross Cottages, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD1 4LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cross Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£80,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

12 February 2021Most recent
£80,000
+92.8%over 17 years
17 July 2003
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD1 4LS: £88,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in HD1 4LS

On the street

Versus other Cross Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Cross Cottages outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,290

Street avg £1,315

Below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Huddersfield report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eldon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD1 4LS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD1 4LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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