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49 SYCAMORE WAY

BATLEY, BIRSTALL, WEST YORKSHIRE WF17 0EE

3 beds Listed 5 Jan 2016 (-3849d)

£172,500

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Property details

Last sold

£170,000 Apr 2016

Local average

£287,928 (-40.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,447 of 33,755)

Street crime

158 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Attractive Detached Property
  • Popular Residential Location
  • Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Detached Garage & Conservatory
  • Front & Rear Gardens

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An attractive and well presented three bedroom detached property situated in this popular residential location and being handily placed for easy access in to Birstall town centre, local schools and amenities and a short drive from junction 27 of the nearby motorway network. An internal inspection is advised to appreciate the accommodation on offer which benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating system, conservatory and detached garage with childrens playroom / study area to rear. Briefly comprising breakfast kitchen. Conservatory, lounge, three bedrooms, bathroom, gardens to front and rear.

An attractive and well presented three bedroom detached property situated in this popular residential location and being handily placed for easy access in to Birstall town centre, local schools and amenities and a short drive from junction 27 of the nearby motorway network. An internal inspection is advised to appreciate the accommodation on offer which benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating system, conservatory and detached garage with childrens playroom / study area to rear. Briefly comprising breakfast kitchen. Conservatory, lounge, three bedrooms, bathroom, gardens to front and rear. accommodation   ENTRANCE HALL Laminate flooring, central heating radiator.   BREAKFAST KITCHEN 15’11 X 8’11 With a range of modern base and wall units incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Integrated gas hob and electric oven, plumbed for automatic washing machine, UPVC double glazed windows to two aspects, laminate floor, door to conservatory.   CONSERVATORY 11’0 X 10’6 With UPVC double glazed windows to three sides, French doors lead to rear garden.   LOUNGE 14’9 X 12’9 Modern fire surround, gas fire, coving to ceiling, useful under stairs storage area.   Stairs to first floor   LANDING 9’0 X 6’2 Linen cupboard over bulk head.   BEDROOM ONE 13’4 X 9’3 UPVC double glazed window to front.   BEDROOM TWO 10’5 X 8’4 Increasing to 9’5 UPVC double glazed window to rear.   BEDROOM THREE 7’2 X 6’3   BATHROOM 7’2 X 7’4 Four piece suite comprising bath with mixer tap, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low flush WC.   OUTSIDE There is a neat lawned garden to front, drive to side which provides off street parking and leads to the detached brick built garage which has up and over door and personal door to side, the rear of the garage provides access to the childrens play room which measures 9’1 X 8’9 and would lend itself to a number of uses such as gym, workshop or study. The rear of the property has an attractive enclosed garden with decked seating / patio areas, lawn, neat borders and garden pond.

Listed by

Birstall

Watsons Property Services

Reference: 52571482

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7238963

Property Details

Street: 49 Sycamore Way

Town: Birstall

Postcode: WF17 0EE

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2010

Work Completed: 07/12/2009

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

7% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/04/2016 (10 years ago) £170,000 +6.9%
Sold 14/01/2011 (15 years ago) £159,000

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
29 MOAT HILL, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0DX £265,000 12/12/2025 Detached
56 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £240,000 14/02/2025 Detached
53 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £257,500 13/06/2024 Detached
60 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £344,000 07/12/2023 Detached
STONEHAVEN, 46 BROWNHILL ROAD, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0DQ £750,000 24/11/2023 Detached
40 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF £228,000 06/10/2023 Detached
69 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PJ £395,000 14/07/2023 Detached
54 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £292,500 05/01/2023 Detached
39 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £250,000 09/12/2022 Detached
32 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF £299,950 11/11/2022 Detached
79 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PJ £280,000 01/11/2022 Detached
39 ELDER CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0DD £230,000 22/04/2022 Detached
4 SANDAL WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0RB £235,000 06/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £312,842 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -36%
10y growth -0.1%

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

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 26.4%
10y (index) 55%

Rental Range

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

Low £698/mo
Realistic £775/mo
Optimistic £853/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Kirklees.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harrogate: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Newway 0.1 miles
Shop The Oak Pine Furniture 0.1 miles
Bus stop Gelderd Road Birstall 0.1 miles
Bus stop Leeds Road Sovereign Close 0.1 miles
Train station Batley 2.1 miles
Train station Morley 2.9 miles
Hospital Sir Karl Cohen Square 4.9 miles
University Kirkstall Brewery Residences 5.9 miles
University Leeds Law School 6.1 miles
Hospital Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 64
Anti-social behaviour 31
Criminal damage and arson 19
Public order 15
Vehicle crime 9
Other theft 7
Burglary 6
Shoplifting 4
Other crime 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 158

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
Birstall Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 19 Nov 2018
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 31 Jan 2024
Batley Girls' High School Secondary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 31 Oct 2013
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 12 Jun 2017
Fieldhead Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 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 Terraced House, Branwell Avenue, WF17 £900/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Walton Drive, BD11 £1,300/mo 3 1.12 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.64%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 7.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.1×
Monthly cashflow £286/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6.9%
  • 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).