Norwood Road, Birkby, Huddersfield
Yorkshire
£145,000
Listed on 12/09/2026
Listed on 12/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceArea
605 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom end-terraced house in a residential area of Huddersfield is described as requiring modernisation throughout. The accommodation includes a lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, with a garage and a larger-than-average plot. The rear garden is described as generous and private, with scope for landscaping or other outdoor use.
Local shops and everyday amenities are nearby, along with public transport links to surrounding towns and city centres. The listing also notes mould associated with a water leak and says the property currently has no source of heating. Buyers should make their own enquiries about the condition, services and lease details before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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34out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £145,000, this two-bedroom end-terrace is priced above the local average per square foot, and the numbers make the project difficult: the asking price plus a substantial programme of works leaves costs stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area. That comparison is with current local values, not a forecast of what the house might be worth after renovation.
There is still a clear improvement project here, with a larger-than-average plot, private garden, garage and hardstanding. The interiors offer scope to reshape and refresh the house to suit a buyer’s taste, but staining and possible mould are visible in several areas and the listing links this to a water leak. The source and extent need checking before work is planned; the listing also says there is currently no source of heating.
Key opportunities
- Use the end-terrace position and larger-than-average plot to make the most of the private garden, including its lawn, established hedges and paved area.
- Rework the dated interior finishes into a coherent, modern scheme, with the kitchen and bathroom offering clear scope for a fresh design.
- The garage and hardstanding add useful storage and parking alongside the house.
Key risks
- Staining and possible mould appear in several interior areas, with the listing attributing this to a water leak; establish the source and extent before making good.
- A heavy, multi-room programme is needed to turn the dated, marked interiors into a finished home; plan for a substantial sequence of work rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- At this asking price, the purchase and substantial works leave the project stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this floor area.
- Headroom after works looks limited with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 25% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Huddersfield Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Huddersfield
Lockwood Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Lockwood
Deighton Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Deighton
Brighouse Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Brighouse
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