Chapel Terrace Lofthouse, North Yorkshire
50 addresses across 2 postcodes (HG3), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long. USRN 16680446.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 13, F: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 25.2 km (16 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 163 to 200 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 50 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nidderdale Group Practice, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | HOLLY COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2023 | HOLLY COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2020 | HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | ROSE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2017 | POST OFFICE HG3 5SA | Other | £45,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jul 2017 | POST OFFICE HG3 5SA | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2016 | ROSE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2006 | ROSE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1999 | HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE HG3 5SA | Semi-detached | £139,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (4). Built: before 1900 (14); 2003-2006 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 3 Fountains Cottage, Lofthouse
- Bracken Cottage, Lofthouse
- Fountains Farm, Lofthouse
- Fountains Farm Cottage, Lofthouse
- Holme Farm Cottage, Lofthouse
- Honeysuckle Cottage, Chapel Terrace, Lofthouse
- Lund Cottage, Lofthouse
- Rose Cottage, Chapel Terrace, Lofthouse
- The Cottage, Lofthouse
- Wayside Cottage, Lofthouse
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (22% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Lofthouse (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- DALE COTTAGE, grade II
- Drinking fountain, grade II
- HOME FARMHOUSE, grade II
- THE VICTORY MEMORIAL, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026: QUICKLINE COMMUNICATIONS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HG3 5RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| HG3 5SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 50 addresses are between 163 m and 200 m above sea level (175 m on average); the ground rises about 37 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG3 5RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HG3 5SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Skipton 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Hotel Lofthouse | 290 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 34.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Nidderdale Group Practice | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pateley Bridge Pharmacy | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ripon And District Community Hospital | 21 km (13 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,830 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,970 m² | 160 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Settlement site at Middlesmoor, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement site at Middlesmoor | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nidd Falls | Waterfall | 190 m north-west |
| Dowdy Bottom Plantation | Wood | 390 m north |
| Sampson's Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Thrope Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Cockle Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Nidderdale | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 50 |
1 of the street's 50 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nidderdale Produce HG3 5SG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Studfold Farm Caravan Site | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Nidderdale Way Cafe HG3 5SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
All the streets in HG3 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.