What kind of home is 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH?

5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH last change hands?

5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH last sold for £39,999 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £71,000 in August 2008, so prices have been falling over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and November 2021, 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH fell from £71,000 to £39,999, a change of £31,001. That works out to roughly -4.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH?

5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH?

5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH 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.

Which area is 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH in?

5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH sits in Halifax. It falls within the HX1 postcode district.

Is 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (74% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH?

The closest primary school to 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (325m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crossley Heath School (592m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dowker Street, HX1 3SH is King Cross, 153m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dowker Street, Halifax, HX1 3SH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Dowker Street

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

5 Dowker Street is a mid-terrace house in Halifax (HX1 3SH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2008–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 192.5% above the 2021 sale of £39,999. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Sold November 2021 for £39,999. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE52toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD60toE52

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Mar 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromE46toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dowker Street, Halifax, HX1 3SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dowker Street has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Dowker Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£39,999

Growth on file: -4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2021Most recent
£39,999
-43.7%over 13 years
26 August 2008
£71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX1 3SH: £67,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in HX1 3SH

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On the street

Versus other Dowker Street homes

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

5 Dowker Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£476

Street avg £794

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Halifax district page.

Full Halifax report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

King Cross — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HX1 3SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX1 3SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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