What type of property is 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY last change hands?

13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY last sold for £125,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £58,000 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1995 and January 2015, 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY rose from £58,000 to £125,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

The current EPC rating for 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HD5 9PY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

The most recent planning decision at 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY was a refusal for an application (ref. 2023/93121) in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY 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 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY located?

13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY sits in Huddersfield. It falls within the HD5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

Police records around 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY 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 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

The closest primary school to 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY is Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School (258m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Netherhall Learning Campus High School (685m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY?

The closest bus stop to 13 Bowness Drive, HD5 9PY is Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Bowness Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 9PY

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Bowness Drive

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

13 Bowness Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Huddersfield (HD5 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 54.4% above the 2015 sale of £125,000. On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Aug 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Bowness Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 9PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 13 Bowness Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 13 Bowness Drive, Huddersfield, HD5 9PY

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Feb 2024
Full
Outcome in report
Erection of detached garages and demolition of existing garages.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
2023/93121
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

13 Bowness Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2015Most recent
£125,000
+25.0%over 2 years
22 January 2013
£100,000
+72.4%over 17 years
17 October 1995
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD5 9PY: £161,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in HD5 9PY

On the street

Versus other Bowness Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 13 Bowness Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,761

Street avg £2,313

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brown Royd Ave Grange Bank Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD5 9PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD5 9PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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