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3 SYCAMORE WAY

BATLEY, BIRSTALL, WEST YORKSHIRE WF17 0EE

3 beds Listed 29 Mar 2017 (-3401d)

£165,000

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Property details

Last sold

£160,000 Jul 2017

Local average

£1,411,624 (-88.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,447 of 33,755)

Street crime

158 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Modernised and improved to the highest standard is this immaculately maintained three bedroom semi detached property which is available for occupation with the absolute minimum of expense. Benefitting from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating system, burglar alarm system and detached garage the property demands an internal inspection to appreciate the accommodation on offer. Situated in this popular residential location within easy access of local amenities, the property briefly comprises entrance hall with guest cloak / WC, kitchen with dining area, lounge, three bedrooms, family bathroom, attractive well maintained gardens to front and rear.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE HALL 9’2 X 5’6
With useful under stairs storage area, composite door, laminate floor.

GUEST CLOAK / WC 5’4 X 2’11
Low flush WC, wash hand basin.

KITCHEN 10’10 X 7’6
With UPVC double glazed window to side, UPVC door to rear, oak fronted base and wall units, complementary tiled splashback and work surfaces, plumbed for automatic washing machine.

DINING AREA 10’10 X 8’1
Laminate flooring, UPVC double glazed window to rear, central heating radiator.

LOUNGE 15’11 X 10’10
Laminate floor, modern fire surround with gas fire, coving to ceiling.

Stairs to first floor

LANDING
The landing provides access to the part boarded loft space, useful linen cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE 16’0 X 11’0
Two UPVC double glazed windows.

BEDROOM TWO 10’10 X 6’7

BEDROOM THREE 11’0 X 9’0

BATHROOM 6’7 X 6’6
Modern fully tiled walls and floor, three piece suite in white comprising bath with shower over, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin.

OUTSIDE
The property has a neat lawned garden to front with gravelled borders and a selection of mature plants, there is a block paved drive to side which provides ample off road parking and in turn leads to the detached garage which has up and over door, power and light. The rear of the property has an attractive private garden laid mainly to lawn with a selection of plants and shrubs, paved seating / patio area. The property is further enhanced by UPVC fascias and soffits.

DIRECTIONS
From Birstall office proceed to the Nelson Street traffic lights, continue ahead in to Leeds Road and proceed until you reach Moat Hill, turn left in to Moat Hill and continue, take the second left which is Sycamore Way, continue along Sycamore Way where the property will be found at the head of the cul-de-sac.

Viewing by appointment with the Birstall office

Listed by

Birstall

Watsons Property Services

Reference: 65541002

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

186% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/07/2017 (9 years ago) £160,000 +150%
Sold 06/07/2001 (25 years ago) £64,000 +14.3%
Sold 21/11/1997 (28 years ago) £56,000

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
Same street 56 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £240,000 14/02/2025 Detached
Same street 6 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £220,000 10/02/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 53 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £257,500 13/06/2024 Detached
Same street 60 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £344,000 07/12/2023 Detached
24 VICTORIA COURT, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 9DZ £2,000 24/02/2023 Other
Same street 54 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £292,500 05/01/2023 Detached
Same street 39 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £250,000 09/12/2022 Detached
Same street 32 SYCAMORE WAY, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0EE £200,000 25/03/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £257,714 (7 sales)

Area average: £2,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 122.8%
10y growth 32.9%

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

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 26.7%
10y (index) 56.5%

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 Semi-Detached House, Walton Drive, BD11 £1,300/mo 3 1.12 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.79%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 9.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.6×
Monthly cashflow £495/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.4%
  • 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).