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223 Wakefield Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DH

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 223 Wakefield Road

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

223 Wakefield Road is a semi-detached house in Lepton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since September 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 65.6% above the 2009 sale of £151,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£158/sq ft) was about 25.3% below the postcode norm.

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Everything you need to know about 223 Wakefield Road

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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.

223 Wakefield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2010from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD63
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 223 Wakefield Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

223 Wakefield Road 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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£151,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 September 2009Most recent

    £151,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 0DH: £258,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Wakefield Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 223 Wakefield Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,697

Street avg £2,477

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 223 Wakefield Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£272k

1 Cotswold Mews, Kirkburton

HD8 0XE

3 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Burton Acres Lane, Kirkburton

HD8 0QR

£225k

1 Botany Lane, Lepton

HD8 0NE

5 bed3 bath
£207.5k

1 Brewery Yard, Fenay Bridge

HD8 0AR

3 bed
£317k

1 Burton Acres Way, Kirkburton

HD8 0RF

3 bed
£195k

1 Bedford Close, Lepton

HD8 0DY

£325k

1 Dene Park, Kirkburton

HD8 0XJ

£188k

1 Crescent, Kirkburton

HD8 0TP

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greave House Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lepton CofE Primary Academy. 9 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 HD8 0DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HD8 0DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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 223 Wakefield Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.