What kind of home is 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ last change hands?

3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ last sold for £325,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and February 2020, 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ rose from £104,000 to £325,000, a change of £221,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (2,583 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 135% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HD8 9SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ in?

3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ sits in Emley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield. It falls within the HD8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

Police records around 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ 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.

What schools are near 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

The closest primary school to 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ is Emley First School (434m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Scissett Middle School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Summer Lane, HD8 9SJ is Glebe Close, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Summer Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9SJ

Notable views

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

240 m²

2583 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Summer Lane

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

3 Summer Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Emley, Huddersfield, Huddersfield (HD8 9SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 240 m² (around 2583 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 240 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £633,000 sits 94.8% above the 2020 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 46.4% below the postcode norm. Sold February 2020 for £325,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromD66toC77

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Summer Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, HD8 9SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Summer Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2020Most recent
£325,000
+212.5%over 22 years
12 December 1997
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HD8 9SJ: £365,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in HD8 9SJ

On the street

Versus other Summer Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Summer Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,354

Street avg £3,633

Strongly below

Floor Area

240 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 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.

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

Glebe Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Emley First School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HD8 9SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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