Sold STC Terraced

31 THE COMMON

DEWSBURY, WEST YORKSHIRE WF12 0LJ

2 beds 1 baths 66 m² Listed 30 Sep 2025 (-267d)

£150,000

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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

SUMMARY
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 27.9%
10y growth 33.4%

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

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 25.3%
10y (index) 57.9%

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 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 0.52%
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).