What type of property is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW last change hands?

1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW last sold for £170,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,950 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

Across 3 sales between May 2001 and June 2021, 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW rose from £57,950 to £170,000, a change of £112,050. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW 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 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW located?

1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW sits in Lepton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

Is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

The closest primary school to 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW is Lepton CofE Primary Academy (155m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James's School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Highgate Lane, HD8 0DW is Highgate Crescent, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Highgate Lane

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

1 Highgate Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lepton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 29.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£222/sq ft) was about 87.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2021 at £170,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Highgate Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jun 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Jul 2010

Low Energy Lighting

25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2012from May 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Highgate Lane 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.

1 Highgate Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2021Most recent
£170,000
+37.7%over 14 years
19 October 2006
£123,500
+113.1%over 5 years
3 May 2001
£57,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 0DW: £135,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in HD8 0DW

On the street

Versus other Highgate Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Highgate Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,394

Street avg £1,653

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Highgate Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lepton CofE Primary Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD8 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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