1 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
About 1 Ryecroft Close
1 Ryecroft Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8TF). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 149 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (194 m² median across 11 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £583,000 is 34% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 17.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 Ryecroft 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.
Sales history & valuation
£583,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 6 years.
£435,000
Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
8 May 2017Most recent
£435,000
+9.0%over 5 years29 June 2011
£398,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 8TF: £620,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in HX3 8TF
5 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
Sold Feb 2025
£645,0009 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
Sold Jul 2024
£607,5003 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
Sold Dec 2020
£530,0004 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
Sold Aug 2020
£695,00012 Ryecroft Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TF
Sold Apr 2013
£449,950
Versus other Ryecroft Close homes
1 Ryecroft Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,919
Street avg £2,522
Floor Area
149 m²
Street avg 211 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Years Held
9 years
Street avg 10 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Ripley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Lightcliffe Academy. 14 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB







