What type of property is 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR last sold for £120,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in May 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2015 and September 2025, 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR rose from £100,000 to £120,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HD8 8XR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR have?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in May 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR located?

1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR sits in Birdsedge, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

Police records around 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR 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 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

The closest primary school to 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR is Birdsedge First School (108m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birdsedge Lane, HD8 8XR is Birdsedge Village Hall, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Birdsedge Lane, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Birdsedge Lane

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

1 Birdsedge Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birdsedge, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 8XR). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £120,000 — fresh data. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 35.8% above the 2025 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2012

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birdsedge Lane, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Birdsedge Lane, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, HD8 8XR

2decisions10documents6nearby

Feb 2003
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
ERECTION OF 1 DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
2003/90122
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Birdsedge Lane was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 September 2025Most recent
£120,000
+20.0%over 10 years
10 May 2015
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 8XR: £330,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in HD8 8XR

On the street

Versus other Birdsedge Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Birdsedge Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,353

Street avg £2,846

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Huddersfield report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birdsedge Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Birdsedge First School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 8XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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