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37 WILLOW CRESCENT

BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 1LR

3 beds 1 baths 89 m² Listed 19 Jul 2025 (-367d)

£292,000

Reduced on 25 Oct 2025

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BD2 1LR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 37 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE BD2 1LR |
| Price | £292,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £292,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,130/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2293-3052-0203-4415-9200)

## Description

* * DETACHED * * THREE BEDROOMS * * LARGE GARDEN PLOT * * CONSERVATORY * *

* * POPULAR LOCATION * * MODERN HOUSE BATHROOM * * GARAGE * * WELL PRESENTED * *

* * POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP) * * VIEWING RECOMMENDED * *

Fantastic opportunity for a young family or someone downsizing to purchase this delightful three bedroomed detached house.

Benefits from gas central heating, upvc double glazing and alarm system.

Built on a sizeable garden plot and briefly comprises reception hall, lounge, fitted dining-kitchen and conservatory.  On the first floor are three bedrooms, house bathroom and loft which is part boarded with two velux skylights.

To the outside there are stunning landscaped gardens, driveway parking, garage and several sheds.

Viewing is highly recommended!

**Reception Hall** - Radiator.

**Lounge** - 4.32m'' x 3.43m'' (14'2'' x 11'3'') - Coal effect gas fire with ornate feature fireplace surround, bay window and radiator.

**Dining Kitchen** - 5.26m'' x 3.78m'' (17'3'' x 12'5'') - Light oak effect fitted kitchen having a range of wall and base units incorporating stainless steel sink unit, electric oven & hob, plumbing for auto washer and dishwasher, radiator and coal effect gas fire set in chimney breast.

**Conservatory** - Radiator and upvc door leading to rear garden.

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom One** - 3.84m'' x 2.84m'' (12'7'' x 9'4'') - Fitted wardrobes & drawers and radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.81m'' x 2.90m'' (12'6'' x 9'6'') - Fitted wardrobes and radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 1.96m'' x 1.73m'' (6'5'' x 5'8'') - Radiator.

**Bathroom** - Modern four piece  white suite comprising shower cubicle, panel bath, pedestal wash basin, part tiled and heated towel rail.

**Exterior** - Lawn garden to front with driveway to the side leading to a detached garage. To the rear are large landscaped gardens with lawn and patio.

**Council Tax Band** - D

**Tenure** - FREEHOLD.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164720228/1330787) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164720228/1330788) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3324223
- **Address:** 37 Willow Crescent, BRADFORD, BD2 1LR
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2005
- **Work Completed:** 22/11/2005
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 37 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £292,000 | 31/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS | £239,000 | 05/02/2025 | Detached |
| 13 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LT | £300,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £210,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £218,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 42 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £147,500 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS | £225,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 11 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LT | £317,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached |
| 6 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS | £250,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 350A KINGS ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1NH | £169,950 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 16 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS | £202,500 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £275,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 38 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £195,000 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR | £250,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £215,917 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £243,350 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £259,454 (16 Detached, BD2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +12.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bradford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £671/mo
- **Realistic:** £746/mo
- **Optimistic:** £821/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bradford & South Dales (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £633/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradford, BD2 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grove Close, BD2 | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000

*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 £1,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-275/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.9%

*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:** £3,281/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 28%
- **10y growth:** 168.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bradford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 29%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£292,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,281/m²

Local average

£259,454 (+12.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,053 of 33,755)

Street crime

387 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Detached
Three Bedrooms
Conservatory
Popular Location
Large Garden
Detached Garage
GCH, UPVC DG & Alarm System

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

* * DETACHED * * THREE BEDROOMS * * LARGE GARDEN PLOT * * CONSERVATORY * *
* * POPULAR LOCATION * * MODERN HOUSE BATHROOM * * GARAGE * * WELL PRESENTED * *
* * POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP) * * VIEWING RECOMMENDED * *
Fantastic opportunity for a young family or someone downsizing to purchase this delightful three bedroomed detached house.
Benefits from gas central heating, upvc double glazing and alarm system.
Built on a sizeable garden plot and briefly comprises reception hall, lounge, fitted dining-kitchen and conservatory. On the first floor are three bedrooms, house bathroom and loft which is part boarded with two velux skylights.
To the outside there are stunning landscaped gardens, driveway parking, garage and several sheds.
Viewing is highly recommended!

Reception Hall - Radiator.

Lounge - 4.32m'' x 3.43m'' (14'2'' x 11'3'') - Coal effect gas fire with ornate feature fireplace surround, bay window and radiator.

Dining Kitchen - 5.26m'' x 3.78m'' (17'3'' x 12'5'') - Light oak effect fitted kitchen having a range of wall and base units incorporating stainless steel sink unit, electric oven & hob, plumbing for auto washer and dishwasher, radiator and coal effect gas fire set in chimney breast.

Conservatory - Radiator and upvc door leading to rear garden.

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 3.84m'' x 2.84m'' (12'7'' x 9'4'') - Fitted wardrobes & drawers and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.81m'' x 2.90m'' (12'6'' x 9'6'') - Fitted wardrobes and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 1.96m'' x 1.73m'' (6'5'' x 5'8'') - Radiator.

Bathroom - Modern four piece white suite comprising shower cubicle, panel bath, pedestal wash basin, part tiled and heated towel rail.

Exterior - Lawn garden to front with driveway to the side leading to a detached garage. To the rear are large landscaped gardens with lawn and patio.

Council Tax Band - D

Tenure - FREEHOLD.

Listed by

Idle

Sugdens

Reference: 164720228

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 21/07/2025

Expiry date: 20/07/2035

Current heating cost: £1,130/year

Potential heating cost: £1,017/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3324223

Property Details

Street: 37 Willow Crescent

Town: BRADFORD

Postcode: BD2 1LR

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2005

Work Completed: 22/11/2005

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	31/03/2026 (3 months ago)	£292,000	—

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
8 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS	£239,000	05/02/2025	Detached
13 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LT	£300,000	18/11/2022	Detached
Same street 7 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£210,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 16 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£218,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 42 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£147,500	30/05/2022	Semi-detached
16 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS	£225,000	28/03/2022	Detached
11 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LT	£317,000	21/03/2022	Detached
6 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS	£250,000	15/12/2021	Detached
350A KINGS ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1NH	£169,950	03/12/2021	Detached
16 WILLOW AVENUE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LS	£202,500	30/09/2021	Detached
Same street 17 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£275,000	17/09/2021	Detached
Same street 38 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£195,000	13/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 23 WILLOW CRESCENT, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD2 1LR	£250,000	03/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £215,917 (6 sales)

Area average: £243,350 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 28%

10y growth 168.9%

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

1y (index) 5.8%

5y (index) 29%

10y (index) 58.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £671/mo

Realistic £746/mo

Optimistic £821/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bradford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bradford & South Dales: £633/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	450 24825	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wrose Road Plumpton End	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Hospital	Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre	1.2 miles
Train station	Frizinghall	1.2 miles
Train station	Shipley	1.4 miles
University	Bradford University School of Management	1.6 miles
Hospital	Moorlands View	2.8 miles
University	Leeds Trinity University	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	158
Anti-social behaviour	76
Public order	31
Criminal damage and arson	30
Burglary	25
Vehicle crime	19
Shoplifting	14
Other theft	12
Drugs	9
Other crime	6
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	387

Within 1 mile during May 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
Blakehill Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 2 Oct 2022
Swain House Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Nov 2011
Hanson Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Inadequate — 2 Jul 2020
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 7 Feb 2013
Grove House Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Nov 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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bradford, BD2	£1,000/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grove Close, BD2	£1,000/mo	3	0.71 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%

Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000

Target investor price (1%) £100,000

Gross yield 4.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24.3×

Monthly cashflow £-275/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.9%

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).

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