What type of property is 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY last change hands?

26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY last sold for £215,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £134,950 in August 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 2005 and October 2024, 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY rose from £134,950 to £215,000, a change of £80,050. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD8 0EY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY is in council tax band C.

Where is 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY located?

26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY sits in Lepton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

Police records around 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY 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 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

The closest primary school to 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY is Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School (200m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King James's School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY?

The closest bus stop to 26 Sorbus Way, HD8 0EY is Highgate Crescent, 212m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Sorbus Way, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0EY

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Sorbus Way

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

26 Sorbus Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lepton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 0EY). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (111 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sale on file: £215,000 in October 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 is 12.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 84.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Sorbus Way, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Sorbus Way 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.

26 Sorbus Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£215,000
+15.0%over 3 years
15 February 2021
£187,000
+11.3%over 4 years
30 March 2016
£168,000
+24.5%over 10 years
4 August 2005
£134,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 0EY: £325,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HD8 0EY

On the street

Versus other Sorbus Way homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 26 Sorbus Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,583

Street avg £2,251

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Highgate Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 0EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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