What kind of home is Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE?

Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in June 2015 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE?

Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HX1 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE in?

Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE sits in Halifax. It falls within the HX1 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE show an average of 350 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy (820m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity Sixth Form Academy (582m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, HX1 2LE is Union Street Prescott St, 30m away. The nearest rail option is Halifax Rail Station, 354m away.

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Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, Halifax, HX1 2LE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Halifax (HX1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromG11toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 18 Union Street South, Halifax, HX1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX1 2LE: £80,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in HX1 2LE

On the street

Versus other Union Street South homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 48 (E)

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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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10 Porter Apartments, Haworth Close

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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 Halifax district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

350/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Union Street Prescott St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Trinity Sixth Form Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HX1 2LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX1 2LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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