48 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
About 48 Poplar Street
48 Poplar Street is a mid-terrace house in Birkby, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD2 2PA). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.
Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 58% above the 2023 sale of £69,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£89/sq ft) was about 20.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £69,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 November 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
48 Poplar Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
48 Poplar Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£109,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 19 years.
£69,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2023Most recent
£69,000
+15.0%over 6 years8 December 2016
£60,000
-20.0%over 8 years24 April 2008
£75,000
+177.8%over 4 years10 November 2003
£27,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HD2 2PA: £75,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in HD2 2PA
28 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
Sold Oct 2025
£98,00064 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
Sold Aug 2024
£68,0006 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
Sold Feb 2024
£80,00030 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
Sold Jan 2023
£75,00034 Poplar Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2PA
Sold Dec 2022
£51,000
Versus other Poplar Street homes
Years Held for 48 Poplar Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£958
Street avg £900
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 72 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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Crime
169/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Halifax Old Road Spaines Rd — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Birkby Junior School. 25 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







