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OAK GATES

VILLAGE STREET, HALIFAX, NORWOOD GREEN, WEST YORKSHIRE HX3 8QG

3 beds 3 baths 1,496 sq ft Listed 14 May 2025 (-444d)

£675,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 11 Jul 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

139 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£625,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£4,856/m²

Local average

£451,841 (+49.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,639 of 33,755)

Street crime

92 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Idyllic Location
  • Rare opportunity to purchase
  • Detached
  • South Facing Gardens
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Fantastic Potential

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Nestled in a premium position in the idyllic village of Norwood Green, Oak Gates is a unique and characterful home steeped in history. The property occupies the former site of five 19th-century cottages known as Cordingley’s Buildings, originally built pre-1841 and complete with piggeries. These were replaced in 1955 by the charming residence that stands today.

Believed to have only been on the market twice since it was built 70 years ago, this sale presents a rare opportunity.

Positioned on a south-facing plot, Oak Gates enjoys natural light throughout the day, particularly in the lounge and garden areas. The home is set amidst a beautiful, wraparound cottage garden, with uninterrupted views over neighbouring fields – currently allocated on the Calderdale Council UDP as Green Belt.

Location - Norwood Green is one of Calderdale’s premier locations, offering convenience of amenitiescoupled with a semi-rural location. The picturesque village boasts a village hall, well kept village greens and gardens, children's playground, highly regarded public houses / eateries and excellent walking available via the Calderdale Way and nearby Judy Woods. Norwood Green provides excellent access to the M62 network for the cities of Leeds, Bradford and Manchester. Both Manchester and Leeds/Bradford International Airports are easily accessible.

General Information - Inside the home

Three spacious bedrooms
Including a light-filled principal suite with corner windows that invite you to sit and enjoy views of the garden and sunshine from the comfort of a windowsill. All bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes or storage, and one benefits from ensuite facilities and dressing room.

Elegant reception spaces
A generous lounge with full-width picture windows and a stone fireplace forms the heart of the home, complemented by cornicing and a ceiling rose. The adjacent conservatory is bathed in natural light and offers peaceful garden views.

Character kitchen
Overlooking the front garden through wooden mullion windows, the kitchen features oak base and wall cabinets, an Armitage Shanks sink, and integrated appliances including a freezer, dishwasher, and under-counter fridge.

Two bathrooms
In addition to the ensuite, the property includes two further bathrooms with walk-in shower

Externals - The dreamy, well-established garden wraps around the property, framed by the serenity of an open field. A shed and charming green slatted bench are included. The driveway crosses common land with grass verges on either side, offering a natural, welcoming approach.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from all mains services. Please note that none of the services have been tested by the agents, we would therefore strictly point out that all prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their working order.

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way - Kindly note that the property is subject to rights of common over the driveway, which forms part of shared or communal land.

Listed by

Covering West Yorkshire

Walker Singleton

Reference: 161942465

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/04/2025

Expiry date: 29/04/2035

Current heating cost: £1,510/year

Potential heating cost: £1,196/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/11/2025 (8 months ago) £625,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
CEDAR LODGE, 1 HILL END CLOSE, NORWOOD GREEN, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 8RH £685,000 22/11/2024 Detached
1 HOWARD COURT, NORWOOD GREEN, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 8FS £610,000 10/11/2022 Detached
3 HOWARD COURT, NORWOOD GREEN, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 8FS £625,000 14/10/2022 Detached
2 HOWARD COURT, NORWOOD GREEN, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 8FS £575,000 20/12/2021 Detached

Area average: £623,750 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 49.6%
10y growth 31.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Calderdale. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 4.6%
5y (index) 25.3%
10y (index) 58.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Calderdale. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £677/mo
Realistic £752/mo
Optimistic £827/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Calderdale.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Halifax: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Village Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Village Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop Rookes Lane Village Street 0.1 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.9 miles
Shop Felkris Chemist 0.9 miles
Train station Low Moor 1.7 miles
Train station Brighouse 2.8 miles
Hospital Moorlands View 5.1 miles
University Bradford University School of Management 5.5 miles
Hospital BMI Hospital Huddersfield 5.5 miles
University University of Huddersfield 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 36
Vehicle crime 14
Other crime 11
Criminal damage and arson 7
Shoplifting 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Burglary 4
Other theft 4
Drugs 3
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 92

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Appleton Academy Other 0.8 miles Good — 17 Jan 2022
Shirley Manor Primary School Primary 0.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 23 Nov 2012
Lightcliffe Academy Secondary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Woodside Academy Primary 1.1 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Tor Avenue, BD12 £900/mo 3 0.74 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Griffe Head Crescent, BD12 £995/mo 3 0.82 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Huddersfield Road, BD12 £950/mo 3 0.87 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodside Road, BD12 £1,300/mo 3 0.91 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Wroe Terrace, BD12 £1,000/mo 3 0.92 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ruffield Side, BD12 £950/mo 3 0.96 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Mayfield View, BD12 £900/mo 3 1.01 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Breaks Fold, BD12 £925/mo 3 1.04 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Rawson Street, BD12 £925/mo 3 1.16 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Bramley Lane, HX3 £1,550/mo 3 1.17 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Meadway, BD6 £1,050/mo 3 1.27 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,040/mo (11 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750
Target investor price (1%) £95,000
Gross yield 1.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 59.2×
Monthly cashflow £-1,828/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11.2%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).