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School House, 1 Kirkgate, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HE

UPRN:83143863TerracedBeds -Built -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-20T04:55:47.342678+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:33:40.119727+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-12T06:33:26.242693+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+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
School House, 1 Kirkgate, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HE

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£216,000
£195k - £238kMedium
Estimate
£216k
Range
£195k – £238k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
8.06%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

School House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (73/100). 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 SourcesPortal 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
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 44Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£216,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield8.06%
1y Growth+55.3%
3y Growth+4.1%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price£200,000 (2018-02-23)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1WF17 9HE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/92931
    Discharge of details reserved by condition 4 (Phase I Desk Study Report) on previous permission 2024/93028 for roof alterations to existing storage unit, erection of infill extension and boundary treatment
    Pending
  • 2026/92813
    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension and associated alterations
    Pending
  • 2026/92787
    Works to Trees TPO(s) 35a/97
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-02-23
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,238
Population Density1,086 /km²
Owner Occupied69%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 62%65+ 17%

Schools Nearby

  • St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Birstall Primary Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Gomersal Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good

3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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