What type of property is 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY last change hands?

156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY last sold for £153,150 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £132,000 in April 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2004 and June 2017, 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY rose from £132,000 to £153,150, a change of £21,150. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY have?

The current EPC rating for 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY heated?

The latest EPC at 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY located?

156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY sits in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

Police records around 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

The closest primary school to 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY is Moldgreen Community Primary School (421m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Netherhall Learning Campus High School (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY?

The closest bus stop to 156 Somerset Road, HD5 8HY is Somerset Road Broadgate, 18m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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156 Somerset Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8HY

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 156 Somerset Road

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

156 Somerset Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD5 8HY). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 17.5% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jan 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 156 Somerset Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

156 Somerset Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

156 Somerset Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£153,150

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2017Most recent
£153,150
+1.1%over 7 years
2 July 2009
£151,500
+14.8%over 5 years
7 April 2004
£132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD5 8HY: £150,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HD5 8HY

On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,332

Street avg £1,401

On par

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

On par

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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.

£180k

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£140k

1 Birkhouse Lane, Moldgreen

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2 bed

£129k

1 Beaumont Avenue

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2 bed1 bath

£256k

1 Beckside Gardens, Waterloo

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2 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Coach House Drive

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Cromwell Court, Almondbury

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4 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Somerset Road Broadgate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Moldgreen Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD5 8HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD5 8HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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