What type of property is 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB sell for?

2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB last sold for £86,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £37,950 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

Across 3 sales between July 1998 and March 2016, 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB rose from £37,950 to £86,000, a change of £48,050. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB 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 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB located?

2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB sits in Cowlersley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

Police records around 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB 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 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The closest primary school to 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy (348m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Colne Valley High School (832m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is Hazel Grove, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Howden Close, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5XB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Howden Close

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

2 Howden Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cowlersley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD4 5XB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 sits 66.3% above the 2016 sale of £86,000. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

28%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Howden Close, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Howden 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.

2 Howden Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£86,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£86,000
+104.8%over 14 years
22 February 2002
£42,000
+10.7%over 3 years
30 July 1998
£37,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD4 5XB: £130,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in HD4 5XB

On the street

Versus other Howden Close homes

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

Floor Area for 2 Howden Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,686

Street avg £1,825

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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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Full Huddersfield report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hazel Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD4 5XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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