What type of property is 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

1 St James Street, HX1 5SU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU last change hands?

1 St James Street, HX1 5SU last sold for £45,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in April 2021, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2021 and January 2024, 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU fell from £60,000 to £45,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly -9.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

The current EPC rating for 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

1 St James Street, HX1 5SU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HX1 5SU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

1 St James Street, HX1 5SU 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.

Where is 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU located?

1 St James Street, HX1 5SU sits in Halifax. It falls within the HX1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

Police records around 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU 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 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

The closest primary school to 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU is Beech Hill School (364m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity Sixth Form Academy (356m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU?

The closest bus stop to 1 St James Street, HX1 5SU is Lister Court, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Halifax Bus Station, 363m away.

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1 St James Street, Halifax, HX1 5SU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 St James Street

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

1 St James Street is a mid-terrace house in Halifax (HX1 5SU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 173.3% above the 2024 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£93/sq ft) was about 56.7% below the postcode norm. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £45,000.

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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

May 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 May 2031

4 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 St James Street, Halifax, HX1 5SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 St James Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -9.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£45,000

Growth on file: -9.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2024Most recent
£45,000
-25.0%over 2 years
25 April 2021
£60,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in HX1 5SU: £69,000 (2023–2004).

Nearby sales in HX1 5SU

On the street

Versus other St James Street homes

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

Floor Area for 1 St James Street lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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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Crime

350/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lister Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Trinity Sixth Form Academy. 30 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 5SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX1 5SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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