What type of property is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR last change hands?

4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR last sold for £847,500 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and December 2023, 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR rose from £325,000 to £847,500, a change of £522,500. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR has a recorded floor area of 219 m² (2,357 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HD8 9RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

The most recent planning decision at 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR was a refusal for an application (ref. 2021/94131) in December 2021. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR located?

4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR sits in Emley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

Is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR 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 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

The closest primary school to 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR is Emley First School (306m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Scissett Middle School (3.0km).

How well connected is 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Rectory Lane, HD8 9RR is Rectory Lane, 29m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Rectory Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RR

Notable views5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

219 m²

2357 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Rectory Lane

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

4 Rectory Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Emley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 9RR). It has a recorded floor area of 219 m² (around 2357 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2012 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. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 219 m² it's 23% larger than the typical home in the postcode (178 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 171.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £847,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
LandYes
Notable viewsYes

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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.

4 Rectory Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Rectory Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 4 Rectory Lane in 2021.

5 applications on record at 4 Rectory Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9RR

5decisions32documents3nearby

Mar 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Works to TPO(s) 10/97
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2013/90565
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksSept 2024Decision
Tree WorksDec 2021Decision

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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 4 Rectory Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£814,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£847,500

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2023Most recent
£847,500
+160.8%over 10 years
14 December 2012
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 9RR: £500,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in HD8 9RR

On the street

Versus other Rectory Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Rectory Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,870

Street avg £2,089

Strongly above

Floor Area

219 m²

Street avg 193 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

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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

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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

0.0 km

Rectory Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Emley First School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HD8 9RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 9RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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