What kind of home is 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ last change hands?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ last sold for £432,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD1 5AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ had any planning applications?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ has 3 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ 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.

Which area is 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ in?

8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ sits in Huddersfield. It falls within the HD1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

Police records around 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ 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.

What schools are near 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ is Brambles Primary Academy (508m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Greenhead College (688m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Rook Street, HD1 5AZ is John William Street, 139m away. The nearest rail option is Huddersfield Rail Station, 218m away.

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8 Rook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5AZ

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Rook Street

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

8 Rook Street is an end-of-terrace house in Huddersfield (HD1 5AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 15th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 71.8% below the 2024 sale of £432,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Last sale on file: £432,000 in March 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB83toC71

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Rook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Rook Street sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

3 applications on record at 8 Rook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5AZ

3decisions15documents8nearby

Flagged:Change of useConservation area

Dec 2004
ConversionFull
Outcome in report
CONVERSION OF MUSIC SCHOOL AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION TO 6 NO. APARTMENTS (WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA)
Conservation Area
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
2004/94892
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New BuildJan 2016Decision
Change of UseAug 2005Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£432,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 March 2024Most recent
£432,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in HD1 5AZ: £70,000 (2004–2004).

Nearby sales in HD1 5AZ

4a, Rook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5AZ
Sold Feb 2004
£70,000

On the street

Versus other Rook Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 38 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

John William Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Brambles Primary Academy. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD1 5AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD1 5AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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