What kind of home is 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH last change hands?

31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH last sold for £155,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,000 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

Across 3 sales between July 1995 and October 2017, 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH rose from £59,000 to £155,000, a change of £96,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

The current EPC rating for 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD5 8XH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH use?

The latest EPC at 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH in?

31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH sits in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

Police records around 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH show an average of 203 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

The closest primary school to 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School (487m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James's School (397m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

The closest bus stop to 31 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is Fenay Lane Westgate, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Blacksmiths Fold

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

31 Blacksmiths Fold is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD5 8XH). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 41.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 23.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (October 2017). At 67 m² it's 25.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jan 2013

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Blacksmiths Fold 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£155,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2017Most recent
£155,000
+10.8%over 12 years
27 January 2005
£139,950
+137.2%over 9 years
6 July 1995
£59,000

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

Nearby sales in HD5 8XH

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.

On co₂ emissions, 31 Blacksmiths Fold stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,313

Street avg £2,387

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 93 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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