8 Highfield Court, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6HR
UPRN:83201118Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2007 onwards
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-26T04:00:03.787951+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:59:57.557363+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T19:20:23.723579+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
78
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
19 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£281,000
£267k - £295kHigh
Estimate
£281k
Range
£267k – £295k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
5.77%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
8 Highfield Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 75/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (77/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
78
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
75
Investment Score
75/ 100
High
28
Crime Score
28/ 100
Moderate
77
Walkability
77/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£281,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield5.77%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+4.1%
5y Growth+3.8%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price£199,995 (2008-01-04)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonModerate
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0WF17 6HR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending2026/93044Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 (ventilation), 6 (ENS report), 7 (door details) on previous permission 2026/90409 for Listed Building Consent for conversion of mixed-use site to form eight apartments (Use Class C3) with associated alterations (within a Conservation Area)
- Pending2026/92946Discharge of details reserved by conditions 6 (cycle storage), 7 (wastes), 8 (noise) on previous permission 2026/90408 for conversion of mixed-use site to form eight apartments (Use Class C3) with associated alterations (Listed Building within a Conservation Area)
- Pending2026/92728Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and rear dormer including associated alterations
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership52%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2008-01-04
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
11 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£30,238
Population Density3,483 /km²
Owner Occupied54%
Age Distribution
0-15 25%16-64 66%65+ 9%
Schools Nearby
- Lydgate Junior and Infant School0.2 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School0.6 miGoodConcerns
- Engage Academy0.7 miGood
- Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School0.7 miGood
1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 21 Highfield Court-£270k-
- 7 Highfield Court-£278k-
- 17 Highfield Court-£276k-
- 6 Highfield Court-£355k-