What kind of home is 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY last change hands?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY last sold for £122,500 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £25,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and January 2026, 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY rose from £25,000 to £122,500, a change of £97,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

The current EPC rating for 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY use?

The latest EPC at 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY had any planning applications?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY in?

39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY sits in Halifax. It falls within the HX3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

Police records around 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY 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.

What schools are near 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

The closest primary school to 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY is Siddal Primary School (311m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Park Lane Academy (301m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY?

The closest bus stop to 39 Backhold Avenue, HX3 9DY is Backhold Ln Backhold Drive, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 39 Backhold Avenue

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

39 Backhold Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Halifax (HX3 9DY). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

A recent sale: £122,500 in January 2026. Across 2003–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 is 22.4% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 92.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Feb 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2025from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 39 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY

1decisions

Apr 2012
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
1.8m high fence and gates to front
Reference
12/00187/HSE
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 39 Backhold Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2003 starting point.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£122,500

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2026Most recent
£122,500
+390.0%over 22 years
28 November 2003
£25,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 9DY: £118,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HX3 9DY

On the street

Versus other Backhold Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 39 Backhold Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,775

Street avg £1,145

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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.

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Crime

293/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Backhold Ln Backhold Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Park Lane Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HX3 9DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HX3 9DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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