What kind of home is 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

61 West Close, HD2 1BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ sell for?

61 West Close, HD2 1BZ last sold for £305 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in April 2023, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

Across 2 sales between April 2023 and February 2025, 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ fell from £135,000 to £305, a change of £134,695. That works out to roughly -96.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

61 West Close, HD2 1BZ has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ use?

The latest EPC at 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

61 West Close, HD2 1BZ 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.

Which area is 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ in?

61 West Close, HD2 1BZ sits in Huddersfield. It falls within the HD2 postcode district.

Is 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (367% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

The closest primary school to 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ is Ashbrow School (408m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Huddersfield Trust School (542m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ?

The closest bus stop to 61 West Close, HD2 1BZ is Ashbrow Rd Central Avenue, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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61 West Close, Huddersfield, HD2 1BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 61 West Close

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

61 West Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Huddersfield (HD2 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -96.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 sits 59572.1% above the 2025 sale of £305. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£0/sq ft) was about 99.7% below the postcode norm. It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £305.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

61 West Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD67toE52

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61 West Close, Huddersfield, HD2 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

61 West Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 61 West Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -96.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305

Growth on file: -96.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

18 February 2025Most recent
£305
-99.8%over 1 year
27 April 2023
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD2 1BZ: £139,950 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in HD2 1BZ

On the street

Versus other West Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 61 West Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4

Street avg £1,093

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Huddersfield district page.

Full Huddersfield report

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

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ashbrow Rd Central Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ashbrow School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD2 1BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD2 1BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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