16 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £99,024 , which equates to approximately £219 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Apr 2015 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,024, representing a 41.5% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £99,024 is:

  • 42.1% lower than the average property price on Whitegates Close
  • 39.0% lower than the average in the WF1 2AR postcode area
  • and 62.0% lower than the average price for Wakefield 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 17 September 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£99,024
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£219
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jan 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Sep 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 68.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 2AR

6 th / 11
Price Rank
39% lower than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£99,024
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
30 Apr 2015
£70,000
Leasehold
+45.8 %
18 Oct 2002
£48,000
Leasehold
+37.1 %
23 Jun 1995
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

20 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 11 Oct 2021
22 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR
rooms: 2
size: 398 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 7 May 2019
18 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 28 Sep 2018
21 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £26,500
sale date: 20 Jun 1996

Data Sources

The property at 16 Whitegates Close, Wakefield, WF1 2AR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Apr 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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