159 Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8AJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,152 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 £179,776 , which equates to approximately £156 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jun 2024 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,776, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,776 is:

  • 9.4% lower than the average property price on Wakefield Road
  • 26.8% higher than the average in the WF12 8AJ postcode area
  • and 14.0% lower than the average price for Dewsbury 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 21 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WF12 8AJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£179,776
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£156
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, WF12 8AJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Aug 2019.

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 1 Feb 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation(assumed) to pitched, limited insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WF12 8AJ

6 th / 17
Price Rank
27% higher than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
8 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£179,776
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
14 Jun 2024
£165,000
Freehold
+26.9 %
20 Mar 2020
£130,000
Freehold
+35.4 %
27 Nov 2009
£96,000
Freehold
+140 %
21 Sep 1998
£40,000
Freehold
+55.3 %
6 Oct 1997
£25,750
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
High flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
High

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has high surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth High
  • 0.3m depth High
  • 0.6m depth High
  • 0.9m depth Medium
  • 1.2m depth Low

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2016

Data Sources

The property at 159 Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8AJ appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jun 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 21 Aug 2019. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 .

StreetScan.co.uk is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with HM Land Registry, DESNZ, MHCLG, Defra or the Environment Agency.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is current and accurate. However, no warranties or representations are made regarding its completeness, accuracy, suitability or reliability. Property values, flood risk assessments and other derived information are estimates based on publicly available datasets and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, surveying, environmental, financial or insurance advice. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, information provided on this website.