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18 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 18 Blacksmiths Fold

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

18 Blacksmiths Fold is a detached house in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD5 8XH). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in July 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 114 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2004–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 is 47.2% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 31.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blacksmiths Fold has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£279,950

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2008Most recent

    £279,950

    +53.8%over 4 years

  2. 20 February 2004

    £182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD5 8XH: £299,950 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Fold homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 18 Blacksmiths Fold runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,456

Street avg £2,379

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Blacksmiths Fold

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£343k

1 Beaumont Street, Moldgreen

HD5 8HB

£343k

1 Cromwell Court, Almondbury

HD5 8ZH

4 bed3 bath
£294k

1 Coach House Drive

HD5 8EG

4 bed2 bath
£275k

1 Brian Avenue

HD5 8DX

3 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Aimbry Court, Kaye Lane

HD5 8XP

3 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Beckside Gardens, Waterloo

HD5 8RS

2 bed1 bath
£243k

1 Benomley Crescent

HD5 8LT

£234k

1 Chatsworth Close

HD5 8HX

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

203/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fenay Lane Westgate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King James's School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 HD5 8XH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HD5 8XH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HD5 8XH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.