What kind of home is 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH last change hands?

37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH last sold for £155,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £54,950 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between May 1995 and May 2024, 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH rose from £54,950 to £155,000, a change of £100,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH have?

The current EPC rating for 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD5 8XH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH use?

The latest EPC at 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

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

Which area is 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH in?

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

How safe is the area around 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

Police records around 37 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 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

The closest primary school to 37 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 transport links are near 37 Blacksmiths Fold, HD5 8XH?

The closest bus stop to 37 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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37 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 37 Blacksmiths Fold

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

37 Blacksmiths Fold is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Almondbury, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD5 8XH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 16.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£257/sq ft) was about 50.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £155,000 in May 2024.

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

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Oct 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 37 Blacksmiths Fold, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

37 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

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2024Most recent
£155,000
+13.1%over 2 years
12 July 2021
£137,000
+15.1%over 6 years
21 June 2015
£119,000
24 February 2006
£119,000
+55.6%over 3 years
17 October 2002
£76,500
+39.2%over 7 years
25 May 1995
£54,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD5 8XH: £299,950 (2025–2022).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 37 Blacksmiths Fold runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,768

Street avg £2,361

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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.

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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· 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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