What type of property is 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

51 High Street, WF16 0AD is a mid-terrace house.

When did 51 High Street, WF16 0AD last change hands?

51 High Street, WF16 0AD last sold for £85,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51 High Street, WF16 0AD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and January 2023, 51 High Street, WF16 0AD rose from £26,000 to £85,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

The current EPC rating for 51 High Street, WF16 0AD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

51 High Street, WF16 0AD has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 74% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF16 0AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 High Street, WF16 0AD heated?

The latest EPC at 51 High Street, WF16 0AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

51 High Street, WF16 0AD 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.

Where is 51 High Street, WF16 0AD located?

51 High Street, WF16 0AD sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

Police records around 51 High Street, WF16 0AD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

The closest primary school to 51 High Street, WF16 0AD is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy (174m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (51m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 51 High Street, WF16 0AD?

The closest bus stop to 51 High Street, WF16 0AD is Heckmondwike Grammar School, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51 High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 High Street

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

51 High Street is a mid-terrace house in Heckmondwike (WF16 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (144 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 35.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 140.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2023 for £85,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 High Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

51 High Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£85,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2023Most recent
£85,000
+226.9%over 20 years
11 September 2002
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0AD: £90,000 (2023–2017).

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On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 51 High Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,125

Street avg £1,029

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Heckmondwike Grammar School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF16 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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65 dB

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