What type of property is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA last change hands?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA last sold for £131,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HX1 5PA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA have?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA located?

8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA sits in Halifax. It falls within the HX1 postcode district.

Is 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA 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.

Which schools serve 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

The closest primary school to 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA is St Augustine's CofE School (158m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Calderdale College (637m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Kismet Close, HX1 5PA is Hanson Lane, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Kismet Close, Halifax, HX1 5PA

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Kismet Close

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

8 Kismet Close is a semi-detached house in Halifax (HX1 5PA). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 121 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (148 m² median across 6 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 33.6% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

8 Kismet Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jun 2025

Current Certificate

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 June 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kismet Close, Halifax, HX1 5PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Kismet Close, Halifax, HX1 5PA

1decisions1extensions9documents4nearby

Dec 2025
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Front and rear dormers
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
25/00767/HSE
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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.

Current estimate

£175,000

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Last sold (2015)

£131,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 October 2015Most recent
£131,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in HX1 5PA: £135,500 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in HX1 5PA

On the street

Versus other Kismet Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Kismet Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 144 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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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1 Angel Road

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1 Kismet Close

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£166k

1 Craven Edge

HX1 5EG

£186k

1 Clarendon Place

HX1 5EF

£202k

1 Craven Place

HX1 5EJ

£207k

1 Harvest Court

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£134k

1 Cavendish Terrace

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1 Madni Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

350/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hanson Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Augustine's CofE School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HX1 5PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX1 5PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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