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About 5 Sykes Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Sykes Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Soothill, Batley, Batley (WF17 0PP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 43 m² this is the 4th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–69 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 21 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Today's modelled estimate of £104,000 sits 126.1% above the 2012 sale of £46,000. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Parkingoff_street
- BalconyYes
Building
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
5 Sykes Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Nov 2024
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£104,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2012)
£46,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Sykes Close homes
Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Sykes Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Broomsdale Rd Sykes Close — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.3dB
Everything within walking distance
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