What kind of home is 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

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

5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB last sold for £130,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in September 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between September 2014 and September 2025, 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB rose from £86,000 to £130,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB use?

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

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

5 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.

Which area is 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB in?

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

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

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Howden Close, HD4 5XB?

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

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5 Howden Close, Cowlersley, Huddersfield, HD4 5XB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Howden Close

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

5 Howden Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cowlersley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD4 5XB). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £130,000. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 10% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jun 2014

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 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.

5 Howden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2025Most recent
£130,000
+51.2%over 10 years
28 September 2014
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD4 5XB: £120,000 (2024–2023).

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.

On years held, 5 Howden Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,799

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 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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FAQ

Common questions

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