Sold Semi-detached

81 UPPER BATLEY LANE

BATLEY, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF17 0NW

3 beds Listed 24 May 2007 (-6998d)

£165,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WF17 0NW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 81 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, BATLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF17 0NW |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £165,000 Sep 2007 |

## Description

Offered for sale is this THREE BEDROOM TRADITIONAL SEMI DETACHED house having Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Burglar Alarm system, Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation.  The property is located within easy access of well regarded schools, transport services, shopping facilities and the motor way network at Junction 27 making this ideal for any one wishing to commute to neighbouring towns.  The accommodation briefly comprises:  Entrance hall, Lounge, separate Dining/Sitting Room, fitted Kitchen, three first floor Bedrooms (fitted 'robes to Bedroom One), Bathroom/w.c.   Gardens to front and rear.  Driveway to side leading to detached Garage.  There are long distant views to the rear of the property.  We would recommend an internal viewing.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #5288221
- **Address:** 81 Upper Batley Lane, BATLEY, WF17 0NW
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/12/2007
- **Work Completed:** 09/11/2007
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW | £165,000 | 21/09/2007 | Semi-detached |
| 81 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW | £149,500 | 03/11/2006 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PB | £217,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 119 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW | £452,500 | 21/06/2024 | Detached |
| 18 RECTORY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PL | £245,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HAREFIELD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PQ | £267,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF | £144,000 | 28/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 RECTORY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PL | £228,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NU | £188,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 86 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP | £210,000 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 117 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW | £320,000 | 06/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF | £217,500 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 109 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW | £255,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP | £250,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP | £265,500 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 THORNFIELD MOUNT, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NY | £170,000 | 08/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 239 WOODLANDS ROAD, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0QW | £450,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 THORNFIELD MOUNT, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NY | £180,000 | 27/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NQ | £197,995 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 INTAKE LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0BS | £195,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MEADOW CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PD | £238,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BURNSIDE CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NS | £165,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 BURNSIDE CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NS | £175,000 | 26/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 68 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PJ | £98,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HAREFIELD DRIVE, BATLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PQ | £210,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £342,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £215,575 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £217,469 (53 Semi-detached, WF17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £698/mo
- **Realistic:** £775/mo
- **Optimistic:** £853/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harrogate (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £96,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £77,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18.2%
- **10y growth:** 74.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Kirklees; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 29%
- **10y growth (index):** 60%

## 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

Last sold

£165,000 Sep 2007

Local average

£217,469 (-24.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,858 of 33,755)

Street crime

193 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bed Semi Detached
D.G. & G.C.H.
Burglar Alarm System
Fitted 'Robes To Bed 1
Lounge & Fitted Kitchen
Dining/sitting Room
Driveway And Garage
Gardens Front & Rear

Description

Offered for sale is this THREE BEDROOM TRADITIONAL SEMI DETACHED house having Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Burglar Alarm system, Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation. The property is located within easy access of well regarded schools, transport services, shopping facilities and the motor way network at Junction 27 making this ideal for any one wishing to commute to neighbouring towns. The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance hall, Lounge, separate Dining/Sitting Room, fitted Kitchen, three first floor Bedrooms (fitted 'robes to Bedroom One), Bathroom/w.c. Gardens to front and rear. Driveway to side leading to detached Garage. There are long distant views to the rear of the property. We would recommend an internal viewing.

Listed by

Birstall

Local Properties Estate Agents

Reference: 15508190

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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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 #5288221

Property Details

Street: 81 Upper Batley Lane

Town: BATLEY

Postcode: WF17 0NW

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 10/12/2007

Work Completed: 09/11/2007

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

10% since 2006

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/09/2007 (18 years ago)	£165,000	+10.4%
Sold	03/11/2006 (19 years ago)	£149,500	—

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
16 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PB	£217,000	08/08/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 119 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW	£452,500	21/06/2024	Detached
18 RECTORY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PL	£245,000	19/12/2023	Semi-detached
15 HAREFIELD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PQ	£267,500	15/12/2023	Semi-detached
10 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF	£144,000	28/07/2023	Semi-detached
24 RECTORY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PL	£228,000	21/07/2023	Semi-detached
20 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NU	£188,000	16/06/2023	Semi-detached
86 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP	£210,000	31/01/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 117 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW	£320,000	06/01/2023	Terraced
1 WESTERN AVENUE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PF	£217,500	12/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 109 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NW	£255,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
84 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP	£250,000	01/11/2022	Semi-detached
88 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NP	£265,500	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
23 THORNFIELD MOUNT, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NY	£170,000	08/09/2022	Semi-detached
239 WOODLANDS ROAD, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0QW	£450,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
20 THORNFIELD MOUNT, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NY	£180,000	27/07/2022	Semi-detached
12 UPPER BATLEY LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NQ	£197,995	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
55 INTAKE LANE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0BS	£195,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
4 MEADOW CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PD	£238,000	28/01/2022	Semi-detached
3 BURNSIDE CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NS	£165,000	28/01/2022	Semi-detached
16 BURNSIDE CLOSE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0NS	£175,000	26/01/2022	Semi-detached
68 HILLHEAD DRIVE, BATLEY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PJ	£98,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
12 HAREFIELD DRIVE, BATLEY, WAKEFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF17 0PQ	£210,000	08/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £342,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £215,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.2%

10y growth 74.9%

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

1y (index) 4.9%

5y (index) 29%

10y (index) 60%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WF17 0NW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Windmill Lane Upper Batley Lane	0.0 miles
Shop	Birstall Tyre Cenre	0.4 miles
Shop	Newway	0.4 miles
Train station	Batley	1.8 miles
Train station	Dewsbury	2.7 miles
Hospital	Sir Karl Cohen Square	5.1 miles
University	Kirkstall Brewery Residences	6.1 miles
University	Leeds Law School	6.1 miles
Hospital	Eccleshill NHS Treatment Centre	7.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	78
Anti-social behaviour	39
Criminal damage and arson	26
Public order	15
Other theft	9
Vehicle crime	8
Burglary	7
Shoplifting	4
Other crime	3
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	193

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
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2017
Batley Girls' High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 31 Oct 2013
Birstall Primary Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 19 Nov 2018
Batley Grammar School	Other	0.7 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Carlinghow Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £96,875

Target investor price (1%) £77,500

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).