15 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,195 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2010 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,195, representing a 58.4% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,195 is:

  • 32.7% lower than the average property price on Forest Close
  • 30.5% lower than the average in the WF1 4TL postcode area
  • and 35.8% lower than the average price for Wakefield as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£174,195
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 Forest Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Aug 2022.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 4TL

30 th / 31
Price Rank
31% lower than average
15 th / 22
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
18 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF1 4TL , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 30th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 22 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 15th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,195
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
6 Aug 2010
£110,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2012
rooms: 4
size: 704 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 28 May 2012
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2004
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £56,050
sale date: 12 Dec 1995

Data Sources

The property at 15 Forest Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4TL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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