61 LONGCROFT
HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE HD5 8XW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
99 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£285,500 Feb 2025
Local average
£359,667 (-16.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,564 of 33,755)
Street crime
127 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 4 BED DETACHED WITH GOOD SIZE ENCLOSED GARDEN TO REAR
- NO VENDOR CHAIN & VACANT POSSESSION
- EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM
- GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/WC
- KITCHEN AND SEPARATE UTILITY ROOM
- REQUIRES MODERNISATION
- DRIVEWAY & INTEGRAL GARAGE
- CONVENIENT FOR AMENITIES IN ALMONDBURY
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Energy Rating:
Ground Floor: -
Entrance Hall - Having laminate flooring, a central heating radiator and staircase rising to the first floor.
Cloakroom/Wc - Having a two piece suite comprising wc, wash hand basin and a central heating radiator.
Lounge - 4.55m x 3.35m (14'11" x 11'0") - The lounge is situated to the rear and has a gas fire, a central heating radiator and 2 uPVC double glazed windows.
Kitchen - 3.00m x 2.49m (9'10" x 8'2") - Having a range of wall and base units with working surfaces over, integrated gas hob and oven with extractor over, space for a tall fridge freezer and space for dishwasher. The kitchen gives access to the utility room and has a uPVC double glazed window.
Utility Room - 1.70m x 1.45m (5'7" x 4'9") - Having plumbing for a washing machine, wall cupboard, a central heating radiator and uPVC side external door. The utility houses the central heating boiler.
Dining Room - 2.90m x 2.54m (9'6" x 8'4") - Having a central heating radiator and sliding patio doors to the rear garden.
First Floor: -
Landing - Having a built in airing cupboard with cylinder, a central heating radiator and access to the loft.
Master Bedroom - 3.99m x 3.61m max (13'1" x 11'10" max) - This double room has a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
En Suite Shower Room - With three piece suite comprising shower enclosure, wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 2 - 3.23m x 2.54m (10'7" x 8'4") - Having a built in double wardrobe, a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 3 - 3.33m x 2.51m (10'11" x 8'3") - Also having a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 4 - 2.54m x 2.51m (8'4" x 8'3") - Having a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Bathroom - Having a bath with shower attachment over and screen, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, laminate floor, a central heating radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Outside: - There is a lawn to the front and tarmac driveway providing off road parking. There is an integral garage and a further private lawned garden to the rear with flagged patio.
Boundaries & Ownerships: - The boundaries and ownerships have not been checked on the title deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way. All prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries before proceeding to exchange of contracts.
Directions: - Leave Huddersfield on the A629 Wakefield Road passing through the traffic lights at Aspley and at the traffic lights with Somerset Road take a right hand turning into Somerset Road. Follow this road up the hill into the centre of Almondbury onto Northgate. Continue through the centre and turn right onto Westgate. Longcroft can be found as a turning on the right.
Tenure: - Freehold
Council Tax Band: - D
Mortgages: - Bramleys have partnered up with a small selection of independent mortgage brokers who can search the full range of mortgage deals available and provide whole of the market advice, ensuring the best deal for you. YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT.
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Listed by
Huddersfield
Bramleys
Reference: 149540387
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4259345
Property Details
Street: 61 Longcroft
Town: HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode: HD5 8XW
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 27/11/2006
Work Completed: 15/11/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £285,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8NJ | £300,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 34 HELTED WAY, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XZ | £332,500 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 62 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £365,000 | 31/10/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 18 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £107,500 | 01/10/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 18 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £95,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 HELTED WAY, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XZ | £362,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 22 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £140,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 76 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8LS | £475,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached |
| 25 KAYE LANE, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XP | £320,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 11 RUSHBEARERS WALK, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8DG | £350,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 51 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £280,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 101 BENOMLEY ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8NJ | £392,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 53 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £340,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 27 HELTED WAY, ALMONDBURY, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XZ | £370,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £221,250 (6 sales)
Area average: £362,688 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Kirklees. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Kirklees. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Kirklees.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kirklees: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Westgate Longcroft | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Westgate Aimbry Court | 0.2 miles |
| University | University of Huddersfield | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Neu Hair Studio | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Huddersfield | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Berry Brow | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | BMI Hospital Huddersfield | 2.7 miles |
| Hospital | Huddersfield Royal Infirmary | 3.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 127 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 6 May 2015 |
| King James's School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 2 Dec 2019 |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 17 Jul 2018 |
| Southgate School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2015 |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).