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5 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY

EPC B
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 88
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 5 Backhold Avenue

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

5 Backhold Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Halifax (HX3 9DY). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Backhold Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B88
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD67toB88
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC B

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Backhold Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Backhold Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HX3 9DY: £120,000 (2026–2023).

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.

EPC Rating for 5 Backhold Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

88 (B)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Backhold Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£118k

1 Browning Avenue

HX3 9BB

£119k

1 Albany Street

HX3 9JE

£115k

1 Barker Close

HX3 9DA

£108k

1 Albany Terrace

HX3 9JD

2 bed1 bath
£130k

1 Backhold Road

HX3 9EA

£103k

1 Browning Heights, Browning Avenue

HX3 9BB

1 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Backhold Avenue

HX3 9DY

£140k

1 Backhold Lane

HX3 9DR

2 bed
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HX3 9DY

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Backhold Avenue, Halifax, HX3 9DY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.