Sold Cottage

34 LONGCROFT

HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE HD5 8XW

2 beds 1 baths 581 sq ft Listed 15 May 2020 (-2220d)

£149,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

54 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£147,950 Feb 2021

Price per m²

£2,777/m²

Local average

£359,667 (-58.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,564 of 33,755)

Street crime

106 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH GARDEN & PARKING
  • PRICE REDUCED - NO UPPER CHAIN
  • FULLY RENOVATED 2 BED GRADE 2 LISTED COTTAGE
  • QUIET VILLAGE LOCATION WITH GREAT AMENITIES
  • READY TO MOVE INTO
  • SUIT 1ST TIME BUYERS OR THOSE DOWNSIZING

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

REDUCED IN PRICE - NO UPPER CHAIN - this gem of a property to the market READY TO MOVE INTO and PERFECT FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR WELL APPOINTED INTERNAL SPACE and OUTSIDE LIVING. Ready to move into this 2 bedroom through by light cottage is set amongst a small cluster of similar properties and has been completely renovated whilst retaining the original cottage features including stone mullion windows, exposed beams and stone and brick work throughout. It benefits from a garden split into a vegetable patch and a lawned area, garage and off-road parking and also has good amenities and local countryside walks close by. It is also just 3 miles from the town of Huddersfield and offers good access to both the M62 and M1 Motorways.

The property has been completed renovated with a new kitchen and bathroom, a new boiler and electrics and benefits from modern fittings and decor throughout. The windows and doors have been hand crafted together with the addition of a splendid bespoke banister leading to the first floor

Access from the front door gives way to a light and airy open plan living space which comprises of a good-sized lounge with a feature stone and brick open fireplace and a multi fuel stove. Exposed beams and stone mullion windows provide real character. The modern fitted kitchen with white wall and base units provides all the mod cons a buyer would need. There is an electric oven, induction hob, stainless steel extractor, integrated fridge and plenty of work surfaces. Off the kitchen is a useful storage cupboard which also houses the brand new gas boiler.

From the lounge are exposed stone stairs to the first floor which are fitted with a bespoke banister. The original features continue on the 1st floor with exposed beams, feature stone fireplace and brick work. To the front of the property is the double bedroom and also another single bedroom, both benefiting from lots of natural light and neutral decor. The bathroom has a modern 3-piece white suite with shower over the bath, low flush WC and a sink with vanity unit. There is also a chrome dual fuel towel radiator and complementary laminate flooring.

Another key feature of the property is the garden, garage and the outside space that is available, there is a parking space to the front and a private L shaped garden with room for a vegetable patch and a lawn. The large garage provides great secure outside storage. The garden and garage are currently leased on an annual basis from the local council for an annual fee of £130.00.

Finally, the property has been fitted with a brand new Gas Central Heating System and Electrics.

Viewing is essential to appreciate this beautiful cottage.





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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Meltham

Cooper & Neville Properties Ltd

Reference: 79719076

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/07/2019

Expiry date: 01/07/2029

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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Price history

68% since 2019

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/02/2021 (5 years ago) £147,950 +68.1%
Sold 04/07/2019 (6 years ago) £88,000

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 61 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW £285,500 21/02/2025 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
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: £230,429 (7 sales)

Area average: £346,643 (7 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: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Westgate Longcroft 0.1 miles
Bus stop Westgate Aimbry Court 0.1 miles
University University of Huddersfield 0.2 miles
Shop Neu Hair Studio 0.2 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.2 miles
Train station Huddersfield 1.8 miles
Train station Berry Brow 1.9 miles
Hospital BMI Hospital Huddersfield 2.8 miles
Hospital Huddersfield Royal Infirmary 3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 37
Violence and sexual offences 29
Criminal damage and arson 9
Public order 8
Shoplifting 7
Other theft 6
Burglary 4
Drugs 3
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 106

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 0.4 miles Good — 2 Dec 2019
Southgate School Other 0.5 miles Good — 24 Apr 2015
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 17 Jul 2018
Hill View Academy Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 Sep 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Almondbury, HD5 £850/mo 2 0.79 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250
Target investor price (1%) £85,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×
Monthly cashflow £149/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).