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61 LONGCROFT

HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE HD5 8XW

4 beds 2 baths 99 m² Listed 25 Jun 2024 (-718d)

£299,999

Reduced on 24 Oct 2024

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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

This 4 bedroom detached family home is offered for sale with no vendor chain and vacant possession. Being situated on this quiet cul-de-sac and enjoying a private lawned garden to rear. Having uPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating and accommodation briefly comprising: entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, lounge, kitchen, utility room and dining room, first floor landing, bathroom and 4 bedrooms (master bed with en-suite shower room). Externally there is a driveway providing off road parking, integral garage and a good sized rear garden which is enclosed. Situated in this sought after location, handily placed within walking distance to the centre of Almondbury which has an array of shops, restaurants, pharmacy and doctor's surgery.
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.

Online Conveyancing Services: - Available through Bramleys in conjunction with leading local firms of solicitors. No sale no legal fee guarantee (except for the cost of searches on a purchase) and so much more efficient. Ask a member of staff for details.

Listed by

Huddersfield

Bramleys

Reference: 149540387

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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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).

5y growth 8.8%
10y growth 61%

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

1y (index) 1.7%
5y (index) 24.2%
10y (index) 54.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £690/mo
Realistic £767/mo
Optimistic £844/mo

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 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £95,875
Target investor price (1%) £76,700
  • 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).