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5 Lincroft Avenue

HD5 8DS

HUDDERSFIELD

Current

D

57

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 8DS. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £773, comprising £567 for heating, £127 for hot water, and £79 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2022 for £157,000.

How Does 5 Lincroft Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this HUDDERSFIELD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £773 are approximately £1027 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the HD5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs HUDDERSFIELD

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs HD5

This property57
Average57
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £58/year less than the HUDDERSFIELD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 Lincroft Avenue

HD5 8DS

HUDDERSFIELD

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

60.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

62 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

350 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Mar 2022

marketed sale

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About HUDDERSFIELD

HUDDERSFIELD is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in HUDDERSFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). Heating costs are £264 below the HUDDERSFIELD average, offering good value. The HD5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the HUDDERSFIELD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£157,000

1 September 2022

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£567.0/yr

Save £184/yr

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Hot Water

£127.0/yr

Save £58/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£79.0/yr

Save £26/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayHD5 9HU
?Not yet rated

Dalton School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD5 9HN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Hill View Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD5 8YE

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Moldgreen Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD5 8AE

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayHD5 9NT

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayHD5 8JY
?Not yet rated

Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHD5 9NT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayHD5 8XW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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