What kind of home is 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG?

23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG is a semi-detached house.

When did 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG last change hands?

23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG last sold for £309,995 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG have?

The current EPC rating for 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG?

23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG use?

The latest EPC at 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG in?

23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG sits in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax. It falls within the HX3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG?

Police records around 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG 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 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG?

The closest primary school to 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG is Lightcliffe C of E Primary School (335m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lightcliffe Academy (516m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG?

The closest bus stop to 23 St Matthews Close, HX3 8UG is St Matthew's Church, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 St Matthews Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8UG

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Overview

About 23 St Matthews Close

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

23 St Matthews Close is a semi-detached house in Lightcliffe, Halifax, Halifax (HX3 8UG). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2018) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since April 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

Last changed hands 8 years ago, in May 2018. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 is 31.3% above the 2018 sale price.

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2018

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 St Matthews Close, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 St Matthews 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.

23 St Matthews Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£309,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 May 2018Most recent
£309,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 8UG: £350,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HX3 8UG

On the street

Versus other St Matthews Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,583

Street avg £2,602

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

On par

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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.

£427k

1 Brooke Avenue, Hipperholme

HX3 8FT

£370k

1 Clare Royd, East View, Lightcliffe

HX3 8TR

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Bramley Fold, Bramley Lane

HX3 8NS

2 bed

£350k

1 Cresswell Terrace

HX3 8TA

£347k

1 Bramley View

HX3 8ST

£324k

1 Cobden Terrace

HX3 8JH

5 bed

£323k

1 Cliffe Avenue, Lightcliffe

HX3 8TN

3 bed1 bath

£603k

1 Cecil Avenue

HX3 8SN

4 bed1 bath

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

St Matthew's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lightcliffe C of E Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX3 8UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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