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Flat 17, 2 Back Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EX

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 04
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 17

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

Flat 17 is a mid-terrace house in Heckmondwike (WF16 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–110 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 17 units on file.

Across 2005–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 101.8% above the 2015 sale of £55,000. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 55 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE46toC69
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
40%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 17, 2 Back Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 17 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 17

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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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.

Flat 17 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£55,000

Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 August 2015Most recent

    £55,000

    +44.7%over 1 year
  2. 12 June 2014

    £38,000

    -36.7%over 8 years
  3. 5 October 2005

    £60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF16 9EX: £60,000 (2025–2019).

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Everything we know about Flat 17, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 17 is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,000

Street avg £1,032

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Heckmondwike district page.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Market Place H5 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 WF16 9EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF16 9EX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF16 9EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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 Flat 17, 2 Back Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.