How energy efficient is 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

The current EPC rating for 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF17 9DA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA heated?

The latest EPC at 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA 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 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA located?

123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA sits in Birstall, Batley, Batley. It falls within the WF17 postcode district.

What is crime like near 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

Police records around 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

The closest primary school to 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA is Fieldhead Primary Academy (247m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Batley Girls' High School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA?

The closest bus stop to 123a, Lowood Lane, WF17 9DA is Rochester Road, 22m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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123a, Lowood Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9DA

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 123a

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

123a is a detached house in Birstall, Batley, Batley (WF17 9DA). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 57 m² this is the 5th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

123a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 123a, Lowood Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

123a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

123a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

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 WF17 9DA: £115,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in WF17 9DA

On the street

Versus other Lowood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

123a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Rochester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Fieldhead Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF17 9DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF17 9DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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