What type of property is 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is a 4-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB last change hands?

15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB last sold for £207,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HX3 8DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB located?

15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB sits in Hipperholme, Halifax, Halifax. It falls within the HX3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

Police records around 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (115% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

The closest primary school to 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (971m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brighouse High School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is Southedge Close, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Old Cottage Close, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8DB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Old Cottage Close

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

15 Old Cottage Close is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hipperholme, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sold in August 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. At 146 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (173 m² median across 20 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 is 47.8% above the 2011 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC74

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Old Cottage Close, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Old Cottage Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

15 Old Cottage Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£207,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 August 2011Most recent
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 8DB: £235,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in HX3 8DB

On the street

Versus other Old Cottage Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 Old Cottage Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,418

Street avg £1,529

Below

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 183 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Crimble Close

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3 bed1 bath

£229k

1 Astral Close

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3 bed

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1 Bentley Avenue

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3 bed

£350k

1 Bramley Fold, Bramley Lane

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2 bed

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

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southedge Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Lightcliffe C of E Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HX3 8DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX3 8DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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