When did 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ last change hands?

78 High Street, WF16 0AJ last sold for £72,000 in January 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,950 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and January 2004, 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ rose from £52,950 to £72,000, a change of £19,050. That works out to roughly +33.1% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ?

78 High Street, WF16 0AJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ in?

78 High Street, WF16 0AJ sits in Heckmondwike. It falls within the WF16 postcode district.

Is 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ 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.

What schools are near 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ?

The closest primary school to 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ is Heckmondwike Primary Academy (118m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heckmondwike Grammar School (205m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 78 High Street, WF16 0AJ is Chapel Lane, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AJ

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 78 High Street

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

78 High Street is a two-bedroom property in Heckmondwike (WF16 0AJ). It has council tax band B.

It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 33.1% per year.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 High Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

78 High Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2004)

£72,000

Growth on file: 33.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

9 January 2004Most recent
£72,000
+36.0%over 1 year
12 December 2002
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 0AJ: £72,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in WF16 0AJ

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chapel Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Heckmondwike Primary Academy. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 0AJ

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