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Spen Vale Street, Heckmondwike, WF16

Yorkshire

£135,000Guide Price

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
980 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom terraced house has a hallway, a spacious lounge, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The accommodation also includes built-in storage and a cellar. The listing notes gas central heating, a boarded loft with lighting and electricity, and original details including decorative features and a stained-glass entrance door. Outside, there is a front garden and a good-sized rear garden with patio and lawn areas, as well as additional outhouses. The property is described as needing updating, giving a buyer scope to refresh the interiors and make changes to suit their requirements. Viewings are by appointment through the marketing agent. The sale is via a secure online auction, with bidding starting at £135,000; prospective bidders should review the legal pack and auction terms, including the deposit and reservation fee.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £135,000, this three-bedroom terrace is priced at £138 per sq ft, around 34% below the local average—a strong opportunity to acquire at a discount. The house looks usable and generally intact, with relatively modern, serviceable kitchen and bathroom fittings, while dated wallpaper and finishes across several rooms leave scope for a light refresh. Original character details, a stained-glass entrance door, a storage cellar and a good-sized lawn-and-patio garden add to its appeal. As this is an online auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wallpaper, decorative finishes and flooring to give the usable living spaces a more cohesive style.
  • Retain and highlight original character details, including the stained-glass entrance door and decorative features.
  • Make the most of the lawn-and-patio garden, with scope for modest improvements to its ageing boundaries and paving.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Spen Vale Street, Heckmondwike, WF16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dewsbury Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Dewsbury

  • Ravensthorpe Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Ravensthorpe

  • Batley Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Batley

  • Mirfield Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Mirfield

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£552
Based on a loan of £101,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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