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157 Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP

UPRN:63115246Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (89)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:11:50.660424+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:09:19.899673+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
157 Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£378,000
£359k - £397kHigh
Estimate
£378k
Range
£359k – £397k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
5.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

157 Towngate earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (61/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
61/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 65Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£378,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield5.87%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.1%
5y Growth+2.9%
10y Growth+4.2%
Last Sold Price£74,800 (1997-04-25)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WF5 0PP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 24/00491/SUB02
    Discharge of condition 4 (covered/secure cycle store) from approved application 24/00491/FUL
    Pending
  • 24/00059/SUB02
    Discharge of Condition 9 (Odour) and Condition 10 (Noise) from approved application 24/00059/FUL
    Pending
  • 26/01877/FUL
    Installation of entrance gates and fencing (retrospective)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change1997-04-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£29,954
Population Density3,447 /km²
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 63%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • Towngate Primary Academy
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Towngate Primary School (URN 108196) on 29 Sep 2015

  • Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
    0.5 mi
    Good

0 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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