What kind of home is 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HX3 8DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB use?

The latest EPC at 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

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

Which area is 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB in?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

Police records around 21 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.

What schools are near 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

The closest primary school to 21 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 is the nearest station to 21 Old Cottage Close, HX3 8DB?

The closest bus stop to 21 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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21 Old Cottage Close, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Old Cottage Close

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

21 Old Cottage Close is a mid-terrace house in Hipperholme, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 135 m² it's 21.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (173 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC78

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

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Old Cottage Close, Hipperholme, Halifax, HX3 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Old Cottage Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£316,000

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 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.

Floor Area for 21 Old Cottage Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 79 (C)

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 183 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 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.

£323k

1 Cliffe Avenue, Lightcliffe

HX3 8TN

3 bed1 bath

£324k

1 Cobden Terrace

HX3 8JH

5 bed

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1 Bramley View

HX3 8ST

£350k

1 Bramley Fold, Bramley Lane

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2 bed

£350k

1 Cresswell Terrace

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£370k

1 Clare Royd, East View, Lightcliffe

HX3 8TR

3 bed1 bath

£261k

1 Crimble Close

HX3 8BL

3 bed2 bath

£258k

1 Astral Avenue

HX3 8NN

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

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70 dB

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FAQ

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