Twitch Hill, Horbury
Yorkshire
£380,000
Listed on 02/08/2026
Listed on 02/08/2026
The listing
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PlotDescription
This property presents a significant development opportunity located in the heart of Horbury Town Centre. With outline planning permission already secured for the demolition of the existing industrial unit, the site is poised for transformation into five residential units. The proposed development will consist of three townhouses and two semi-detached houses, each featuring three bedrooms. This makes it an attractive prospect for developers looking to capitalize on a prime location that benefits from access to local amenities, reputable schools, and excellent transport links including proximity to the M1 motorway. As such, this site not only offers strong investment potential but also meets growing housing demands in the area. Viewing is essential for those interested in exploring this unique opportunity further.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
38out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a development-site opportunity rather than a house renovation: the listing states outline permission for demolition of the existing industrial unit and construction of five homes. The defined, gated plot has road frontage and a town-centre position, with amenities and transport links nearby. The existing site is predominantly hardstanding, and the proposed homes are shown in drawings rather than in the photographs, so this is a substantial delivery project, not a cosmetic refresh.
The score is E (38/100), reflecting limited condition and economics data rather than a judgment that the £380,000 price is dear. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Verify the planning permission and delivery requirements before assessing the opportunity further.
Key opportunities
- The stated outline scheme gives a developer scope to replace the industrial unit with five three-bedroom homes, subject to verifying the permission and delivery requirements.
- A defined plot with road frontage and gated access provides a clear starting point for planning and site delivery.
- The town-centre setting puts future homes close to local amenities, schools and transport links.
Key risks
- Demolishing the existing industrial unit and ancillary structures, then delivering a five-home scheme, is a heavy site and construction programme—not a cosmetic refresh; allow for demolition, site preparation and a substantial build sequence.
- The unit has a corrugated-looking roof, but its condition and materials cannot be confirmed from the photographs.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Wakefield
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Wakefield
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Sandal
Dewsbury Rail Station
3.9 miles
Train · Dewsbury
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Price history
-23.2% since listed
£380,000£115,000(-23.2%)
02/09/2026£495,000Initial listing
01/08/2026Services
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