What kind of home is 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ sell for?

20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ last sold for £175,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and May 2018, 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ rose from £130,000 to £175,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

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

Which area is 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ in?

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

What is crime like near 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

Police records around 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ 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 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Park Close, HX3 8SQ?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8SQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Park Close

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

20 Park Close is a semi-detached house in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 is 33.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 17.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in May 2018.

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Park Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2018Most recent
£175,000
+34.6%over 5 years
18 October 2012
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 8SQ: £235,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in HX3 8SQ

On the street

Versus other Park Close homes

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

Floor Area for 20 Park Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,333

Street avg £2,246

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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

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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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