What type of property is 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB last change hands?

26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB last sold for £101,500 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,950 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and March 2024, 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB rose from £89,950 to £101,500, a change of £11,550. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The current EPC rating for 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

26 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 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB located?

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

Is 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB in a safe area?

Police records around 26 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 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The closest primary school to 26 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 is the nearest station to 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The closest bus stop to 26 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is Hazel Grove, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Howden Close, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5XB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Howden Close

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

26 Howden Close is an end-of-terrace house in Cowlersley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD4 5XB). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to 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 86).

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 34% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £101,500.

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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 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Howden Close, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Howden Close 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.

26 Howden Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£101,500

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£101,500
+12.8%over 13 years
2 June 2010
£89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD4 5XB: £130,000 (2025–2023).

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.

26 Howden Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £1,817

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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

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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