31 THE COMMON
DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF12 0LJ
£150,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
66 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£150,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£2,273/m²
Local average
£146,526 (+2.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,704 of 33,755)
Street crime
125 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Guide Price £150,000 - £160,000
- Two Bedroom Mid Terrace Property
- 17ft Lounge With Balcony, 17ft Kitchen Diner
- Modern Bathroom, Driveway
- Far Reaching Views To The Rear
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- On street, Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is leasehold. However, the vendor has bought the freehold, and an application has been submitted to the Land Registry to change the title to freehold.
Guide Price £150,000 - £160,000 IN A SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION WITH AMAZING VIEWS TO THE REAR! VIEW TODAY.
DESCRIPTION
Guide Price £150,000 - £160,000 What a cracking little property this is! Situated in the ever popular area of Thornhill in Dewsbury is this well-proportioned two bedroom mid terrace property benefiting from a 17ft lounge with a fantastic balcony to the rear with far reaching views across farmland, fields, Dewsbury onto Ossett and beyond, a 17ft lower ground floor kitchen diner ready for you to make your own, two bedrooms and modern bathroom to the first floor and low maintenance garden to the rear with off street parking and its very own outside WC no less! All local schooling, amenities and bus routes are nearby and the larger towns and cities are only short drives away. William H Brown in Dewsbury insist you view today as won't be on the market long!
Ground Floor Accommodation
Entrance Lobby
Part double glazed composite door to front, stairs to first floor landing and door to lounge.
Lounge 17' 4" x 13' ( 5.28m x 3.96m )
Double glazed window to front, double glazed french doors to balcony with far reaching views to the rear across fields, farmland, Dewsbury, onto Ossett and beyond. Gas central heating radiator, coving to ceiling, built in shelving to one wall, inset wood burner with tiled inlay and hearth.
Lower Ground
Floor Accommodation
Kitchen Diner 17' 1" x 14' ( 5.21m x 4.27m )
Fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, complementary work surfaces, splashback tiling, stainless steel one and half bowl sink drainer with mixer tap, gas hob, electric oven, wall mounted cooker hood, plumbing for washing machine, gas central heating radiator, storage cupboard housing the boiler, tiled flooring, beams to ceiling and Upvc stable style door to garden.
First Floor Accommodation
Landing
Access to loft space, over bulk head storage cupboard and doors to first floor accommodation.
Bedroom One 10' 1" x 8' 2" ( 3.07m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to front, sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall, gas central heating radiator and coving to ceiling.
Bedroom Two 8' 9" x 7' ( 2.67m x 2.13m )
Double glazed window to rear with views across Dewsbury onto Ossett and beyond. Built in sliding door mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall, gas central heating radiator and coving to ceiling.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to front, panelled bath with mixer tap and wall mounted shower over with shower attachment, vanity washhand basin with mixer tap and storage below, WC, gas central heating ladder style radiator, spotlights to ceiling, splashback tiling and tiled flooring.
Exterior
To the front of the property there is a small buffer garden. To the rear of the property there is hardstanding for off street parking, steps up to a artificial grass area and pebbled borders, outside watering tap, lighting and WC. There are also far reaching views across farmland, fields, Dewsbury onto Ossett and beyond .
Please Note
The property is leasehold. However, the vendor has bought the freehold, and an application has been submitted to the Land Registry to change the title to freehold.
Lease details are currently being compiled. For further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Dewsbury
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 167634614
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 23/09/2025
Expiry date: 22/09/2035
Current heating cost: £851/year
Potential heating cost: £626/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,250
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
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 #13646596
Property Details
Street: 31 The Common
Town: DEWSBURY
Postcode: WF12 0LJ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 08/07/2019
Work Completed: 18/10/2018
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
241% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/03/2026 (3 months ago) | £150,000 | +25% |
| Sold | 27/11/2015 (10 years ago) | £120,000 | +172.7% |
| Sold | 05/03/1999 (27 years ago) | £44,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £230,000 | 18/06/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 20 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £145,000 | 02/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 27 THE COMBS, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LQ | £148,500 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 52 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £170,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 198 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0AD | £105,000 | 22/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 49 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £178,000 | 05/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £145,500 | 17/11/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 14 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £136,500 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 41A THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £185,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £150,000 | 20/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 200 SLAITHWAITE ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0AD | £150,500 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 6 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £140,500 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £130,000 | 06/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 58 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £200,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 22 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £124,995 | 01/12/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 44 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £140,500 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 15 THE COMMON, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LJ | £106,000 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 41 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £90,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| PROSPECT TERRACE, 57 THE COMBS, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LQ | £39,500 | 13/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 5 OVERTHORPE ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RQ | £103,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced |
| PROSPECT TERRACE 63 THE COMBS, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0LQ | £38,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced |
| 19 LEES HALL ROAD, DEWSBURY, KIRKLEES, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF12 0RH | £115,000 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £152,650 (10 sales)
Area average: £120,417 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Kirklees. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Kirklees. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Kirklees.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kirklees: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Common Overthorpe Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Slaithwaite Road Overthorpe Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Overthorpe Road The Cross | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Blitz | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Ravensthorpe | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Dewsbury | 1.6 miles |
| University | College of the Resurrection | 3.8 miles |
| Hospital | BMI Hospital Huddersfield | 7.3 miles |
| Hospital | Huddersfield Royal Infirmary | 8.0 miles |
| University | Leeds Law School | 9.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 125 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Primary School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 10 May 2022 |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Jun 2018 |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 Sep 2015 |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).