# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (HX3 9QU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 LAW LANE, HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE HX3 9QU | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £240,000 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 15/03/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,335/year ### Recommendations - B (1,500) - W2 (6,000) - F (400) - G (450) - I (3,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9768-7071-7207-4336-2974) ## Description A fantastic opportunity to acquire a freehold fish and chip shop with self-contained 4 bedroom home. Based in a prominent location in the high street of Southowram with an abundance of passing vehicles and footfall. The fish and chip shop is long established at this location and has been successfully operated by the current owners for many years, in that time they have made improvements to the property and gained a great reputation locally with excellent reviews online and on social media. The premises are an end of terrace property over three storeys. The ground floor comprises of the business premises with approx. 21 sq. m of internal area, it consists of a customer / ordering area, cooking stations featuring a three-pan range, preparation kitchen with potato preparation area. Outside there access to a rear yard with parking, garage and storage room. The accommodation is set over 2 floors, with a spacious living room, large conservatory, modern kitchen and W.C. on the ground floor, 4 double bedrooms and a family shower room on the first floor. Additionally there is a useful storage attic. This fantastic property would be ideal for a range of buyers from those wanting to take over an established business or an investor looking for a high return, an internal inspection is highly advised. ## Property Photos - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229365) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229366) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229367) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229368) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229369) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229370) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229371) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229372) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229373) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229374) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229375) - PHOTOGRAPHY - ![PHOTOGRAPHY](/listings/photos/143170976/229376) - PHOTOGRAPHY ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/143170976/229377) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/143170976/229378) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 LAW LANE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QU | £240,000 | 29/09/2025 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CAIN COTTAGES, 14 1 CAIN LANE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SB | £255,000 | 19/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 12 CHARLES AVENUE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9RY | £216,000 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 1 WITHINFIELDS, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QJ | £142,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 73 FAIRFAX CRESCENT, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SQ | £225,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 30 LAW LANE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QU | £175,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 BARRINGTON CLOSE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9RA | £180,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 79 FAIRFAX CRESCENT, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SQ | £170,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 SHARD DRIVE, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9FG | £72,800 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 YEADON DRIVE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QX | £195,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 41 CROMWELL ROAD, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SE | £146,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] SOUTHOWRAM LIBRARY LAW LANE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QU | £101,000 | 22/03/2023 | Other | | 20 CROMWELL ROAD, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SE | £157,500 | 26/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 CROMWELL ROAD, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SE | £208,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 129 FAIRFAX CRESCENT, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SG | £120,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | CAIN COTTAGES, 14 1 CAIN LANE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SB | £228,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 CROMWELL CLOSE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SH | £68,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 TOWNLEY AVENUE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QR | £249,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 YEW TREES, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QN | £100,000 | 07/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 7 TOWNLEY AVENUE, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9QR | £180,000 | 18/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 51 CROMWELL ROAD, SOUTHOWRAM, HALIFAX, CALDERDALE, WEST YORKSHIRE, HX3 9SE | £175,000 | 06/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £138,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £171,517 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £250,735 (55 Semi-detached, HX3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +29.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Calderdale). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £671/mo - **Realistic:** £746/mo - **Optimistic:** £821/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Halifax (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £93,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £74,600 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,736/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.4% - **10y growth:** 45.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Calderdale; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.8% - **5y growth (index):** 30.7% - **10y growth (index):** 62.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)