1 Sowood Lane, Ossett, WF5 0LE is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,313 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,990 , which equates to approximately £164 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Feb 2024 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,990, representing a 7.5% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,990 is:

  • 33.2% lower than the average property price on Sowood Lane
  • 40.2% lower than the average in the WF5 0LE postcode area
  • and 14.4% lower than the average price for Ossett as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1313 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£214,990
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£164
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Sowood Lane, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Nov 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Sep 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, with internal insulation to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF5 0LE

7 th / 16
Price Rank
40% lower than average
2 nd / 8
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF5 0LE , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,990
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
16 Feb 2024
£200,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
23 Oct 2009
£190,000
Leasehold
+150 %
16 Jun 1998
£76,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 22 Mar 2019
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 12 May 2017
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1035 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2011

Data Sources

The property at 1 Sowood Lane, Ossett, WF5 0LE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Feb 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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