What kind of home is 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ last change hands?

8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ last sold for £338,500 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and October 2015, 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ rose from £80,000 to £338,500, a change of £258,500. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HD8 0QZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ in?

8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ sits in Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

Is 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ show an average of 124 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

The closest primary school to 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ is Highburton CofE First Academy (496m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirkburton Middle School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Far Dene, HD8 0QZ is Dean Fold, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Far Dene, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a five-bedroom detached house in Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 0QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (130 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015. Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 is 34.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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.

8a'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 19 Mar 2024

Current Certificate

Mar 2014

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 March 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Far Dene, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

Price for 8a has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£338,500

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2015Most recent
£338,500
+323.1%over 12 years
21 November 2002
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 0QZ: £520,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in HD8 0QZ

On the street

Versus other Far Dene homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,860

Street avg £2,442

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Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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

Crime

124/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dean Fold — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Highburton CofE First Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 0QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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