Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Sep 2003 £47,500 12.7% 11.4%
Jun 2001 £36,000 6.1% 4.3%
Sep 1997 £29,000 36.1% 32.8%
Aug 1995 £15,000 na na
Internal area
56 square metres (603 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £848 per square metre (£79 per square foot) in Sep 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,265 per square metre (£210 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2003 £47,500 £848 £126,820 £2,265
Jun 2001 £36,000 £643 £154,084 £2,752
Sep 1997 £29,000 £518 £134,974 £2,410
Aug 1995 £15,000 £268 £72,717 £1,299

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 56 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £126,820. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Batley are now selling for between £1,890 and £2,770 per square metre (£175 and £257 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 56 m², this implies a valuation between £106,000 and £155,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
A
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 161 Commonside. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Jan 2009.
Photos:

There are 6 archived estate agent listing photos for 161 Commonside.

Photos for 161 Commonside
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
10 August 2016 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
ECO assessment
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Enclosed End-Terrace House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
56 sqm (603 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

161 Commonside is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £126,820.
  • Based on an internal area of 56 m² and recent prices in Batley, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £106,000 to £155,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 161 Commonside last sold for £47,500 in September 2003.

HouseMetric shows 161 Commonside as 56 m² (603 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is E, from an inspection dated 10 August 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 161 Commonside was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

161 Commonside is in postcode WF17 6EA, in Batley. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Commonside, WF17 6EA or analysis of the Batley property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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