What kind of home is 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT is a detached house.

When did 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT last change hands?

1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT last sold for £500,000 in December 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT have?

1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT has 2 planning records on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT in?

1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT sits in Shepley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

Police records around 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT 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 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT is Shelley First School (451m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shelley College, A Share Academy (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Gardens, HD8 8FT is New Hey Moor Houses, 155m away. The nearest rail option is Shepley Rail Station, 443m away.

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1 Abbey Gardens, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8FT

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Abbey Gardens

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

1 Abbey Gardens is a detached house in Shepley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 8FT). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £788,000 sits 57.6% above the 2016 sale of £500,000. 10 years since the last transfer (December 2016). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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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 Abbey Gardens sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Gardens, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8FT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Abbey Gardens, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8FT

2decisions1extensions11documents6nearby

Jul 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of first floor extension over existing garage
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2020/90778
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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.

1 Abbey Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£788,000

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Last sold (2016)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 December 2016Most recent
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 8FT: £711,555 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in HD8 8FT

On the street

Versus other Abbey Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Abbey Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,212

Street avg £2,882

Strongly below

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 261 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 6 years

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

124/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

New Hey Moor Houses — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Shelley First School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD8 8FT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 8FT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

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