# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (HD9 2NL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 196 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, HOLMBRIDGE, WEST YORKSHIRE HD9 2NL | | Price | £157,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £149,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,133/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,800 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4535-7728-2500-0154-3292) ## Description With character and charm in abundance, this lovely two bedroom period terraced cottage will be suited to a variety of buyers. Affording views from the front, and providing ready to move into accommodation, which is being sold with vacant possession and no chain, this property is certainly worthy of a personal inspection. It has an impressive Biomass pellet stove for heat and hot water, and exposed timbers and stonework too, including a lovely stone flagged floor in the living and kitchen areas. On the ground floor there is an entrance area which leads in to the kitchen and living room, and a there is also a lower level cellar providing additional storage. There is a beautiful bathroom, two bedrooms and a light and airy landing on the first floor. Ideally situated for those who enjoy the outdoors, and those who travel to Manchester and Sheffield, Holmbridge is popular with many.  There are local country walks and scenery, a village store, beautiful local church and cricket ground, places to eat out and socialise and local reservoirs to explore.  Holmfirth is only a few minutes away by car and the property is on a bus route also. To get to the house one needs to alight the steps at the right hand end of the terrace, as the property is an over-dwelling with rear access. The essentials:  The property is Freehold (Flying Freehold).  There is mains electricity, water and sewerage.  No gas at the property.  The council Tax Band is  A.  The property is not suited or adapted for disabled access or use.  Parking is on the road. Viewings are accompanied via our Honley office. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452153) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452154) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452156) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452165) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452166) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452167) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452168) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452170) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452171) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452173) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452175) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452179) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/159524027/1452185) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/159524027/1452191) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/159524027/1452192) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8873537 - **Address:** 196 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, HD9 2NL - **Certificate Issued:** 22/05/2012 - **Work Completed:** 15/05/2012 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #8347496 - **Address:** 196 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, HD9 2NL - **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2011 - **Work Completed:** 01/02/2009 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 196 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £149,000 | 24/03/2026 | Flat | | 196 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £72,000 | 25/11/2011 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 169 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £133,000 | 14/11/2025 | Terraced | | 123 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £100,000 | 16/10/2023 | Terraced | | 107 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £142,500 | 12/10/2023 | Terraced | | 5 DAM HEAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2PB | £164,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced | | 3 WATER STREET, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NY | £190,000 | 30/05/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 96 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £155,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced | | 44 FORD GATE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NZ | £195,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced | | 157 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £225,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 198A WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £240,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | 21 MOSS EDGE VIEW, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2HY | £325,000 | 27/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 96 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £165,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 154 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £215,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced | | 129 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £147,500 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 208 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £203,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 FORD GATE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NZ | £180,000 | 17/05/2022 | Terraced | | 161 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NW | £152,500 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 146B WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £148,750 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 194 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £155,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat | | 25 ADELINE TERRACE, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NS | £126,000 | 01/11/2021 | Terraced | | 21 BROADFIELD PARK, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2JQ | £243,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 190 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLMBRIDGE, HOLMFIRTH, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 2NL | £100,000 | 08/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £172,719 (8 sales) **Area average:** £178,731 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £224,793 (61 Terraced, HD9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -30.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Kirklees). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £702/mo - **Realistic:** £780/mo - **Optimistic:** £858/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kirklees (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £524/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, St. Johns Court, HD9 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Green Lane, HD9 | £975/mo | 2 | 1.25 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Green Lane, HD9 | £975/mo | 2 | 1.25 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £948/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £975/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £234/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,617/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 37.9% - **10y growth:** 29.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Kirklees; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.1% - **5y growth (index):** 26.9% - **10y growth (index):** 57.6% ## 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)