What type of property is 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD last sold for £63,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £27,000 in April 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2002 and February 2023, 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD rose from £27,000 to £63,000, a change of £36,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD have?

The current EPC rating for 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD heated?

The latest EPC at 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD 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 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD located?

79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD sits in Huddersfield. It falls within the HD4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

Police records around 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

The closest primary school to 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD is Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School (724m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Moor End Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD?

The closest bus stop to 79 Lightcliffe Road, HD4 5BD is George Street, 96m away. The nearest rail option is Lockwood Rail Station, 436m away.

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79 Lightcliffe Road, Huddersfield, HD4 5BD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 79 Lightcliffe Road

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

79 Lightcliffe Road is a mid-terrace house in Huddersfield (HD4 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 88.9% above the 2023 sale of £63,000. Sold February 2023 for £63,000.

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Lightcliffe Road, Huddersfield, HD4 5BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Lightcliffe Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

79 Lightcliffe Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£63,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2023Most recent
£63,000
-5.3%over 5 years
31 August 2017
£66,500
+146.3%over 15 years
2 April 2002
£27,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD4 5BD: £90,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HD4 5BD

On the street

Versus other Lightcliffe Road homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 79 Lightcliffe Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,167

Street avg £1,228

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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

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

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School. 30 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD4 5BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD4 5BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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