What kind of home is 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT last change hands?

2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT last sold for £13,500 in May 1997, around 29 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT 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 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT in?

2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT sits in Birkby, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

Police records around 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT 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 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

The closest primary school to 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT is Birkby Junior School (180m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Greenhead College (1.4km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Back Beacon Street, HD2 2RT is Osborne Road, 261m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Back Beacon Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2RT

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Back Beacon Street

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

2 Back Beacon Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Birkby, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD2 2RT). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since May 1997, a hold of 29 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 796.3% above the 1997 sale of £13,500.

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

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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 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE45toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Back Beacon Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Back Beacon 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Back Beacon Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1997)

£13,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 May 1997Most recent
£13,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD2 2RT: £43,500 (2025–1998).

Nearby sales in HD2 2RT

1 Back Beacon Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2RT
Sold Jul 2025
£70,000

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Comparables

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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

0.3 km

Osborne Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Birkby Junior School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD2 2RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD2 2RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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FAQ

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