# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (HD5 8XW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 34 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE HD5 8XW |
| Price | £149,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 54 m² |
| Last sold | £147,950 Feb 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 01/07/2029

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- D (120)
- E (15)
- N (6,000)
- O (6,500)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0428-7027-7243-6551-3990)

## 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.

**Notice**

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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/79719076/359592) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/79719076/359593) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £147,950 | 12/02/2021 | Terraced |
| 34 LONGCROFT, HUDDERSFIELD, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD5 8XW | £88,000 | 04/07/2019 | Terraced |

## 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] 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £359,667 (21 Detached, HD5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -58.3%

## 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):** £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 Semi-Detached House, Almondbury, HD5 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £149/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1%

*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:** £2,777/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:** 55.3%

## 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)

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