# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (HD5 8XW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 61 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE HD5 8XW | | Price | £299,999 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 99 m² | | Last sold | £285,500 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/03/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £735/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9578-3093-6237-4841-5994) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![ext.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359408) - ext.jpg - ![lounge.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359409) - lounge.jpg - ![kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359410) - kitchen.jpg - ![garden.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359413) - garden.jpg - ![hall.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359424) - hall.jpg - ![kitchen 1.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359426) - kitchen 1.jpg - ![dining room.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359428) - dining room.jpg - ![utility.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359431) - utility.jpg - ![wc.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359433) - wc.jpg - ![bed 1.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359436) - bed 1.jpg - ![ensuite.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359437) - ensuite.jpg - ![bed 2.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359438) - bed 2.jpg - ![bed 3.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359439) - bed 3.jpg - ![bed 4.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359440) - bed 4.jpg - ![rear.jpg](/listings/photos/149540387/359441) - rear.jpg ## Floorplans - ![floor plan.JPG](/listings/photos/149540387/359443) - floor plan.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/149540387/359444) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4259345 - **Address:** 61 Longcroft, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 8XW - **Certificate Issued:** 27/11/2006 - **Work Completed:** 15/11/2006 - **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 61 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £285,500 | 21/02/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £359,667 (21 Detached, HD5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Kirklees). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £690/mo - **Realistic:** £767/mo - **Optimistic:** £844/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kirklees (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £95,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £76,700 *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:** £3,030/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.9% - **10y growth:** 61% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Kirklees; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 24.2% - **10y growth (index):** 54.1% ## 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)