What type of property is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ last change hands?

18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ last sold for £220,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and May 2025, 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ rose from £147,000 to £220,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ located?

18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ sits in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax. It falls within the HX3 postcode district.

Is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ show an average of 293 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (134m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lightcliffe Academy (785m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is The Stray Park, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8SQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 18 Park Close

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

18 Park Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £220,000. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 11.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 53.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 4)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Apr 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Oct 2014from May 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Park 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.

18 Park Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£220,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£220,000
+49.7%over 11 years
31 January 2014
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 8SQ: £235,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HX3 8SQ

On the street

Versus other Park Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Park Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,973

Street avg £2,216

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Clare Royd, East View, Lightcliffe

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1 Bentley Avenue

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1 Asquith Mews, Lightcliffe

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£350k

1 Bramley Fold, Bramley Lane

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1 Broad Oak Lane

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

293/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Stray Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Lightcliffe C of E Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX3 8SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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