161 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8PH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 721 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 £145,149 , which equates to approximately £201 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Nov 2019 for £106,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,149, representing a 36.9% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £145,149 is:

  • 32.4% lower than the average property price on Thornes Lane
  • 2.2% lower than the average in the WF2 8PH postcode area
  • and 46.5% lower than the average price for Wakefield as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 1 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WF2 8PH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£145,149
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£201
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

161 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Aug 2024.

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 14 Jul 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF2 8PH

4 th / 10
Price Rank
2% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
4 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF2 8PH , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 9 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£145,149
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
22 Nov 2019
£106,000
Leasehold
+14 %
15 Jun 2012
£93,000
Leasehold
+55 %
23 Dec 2010
£60,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
28 Jan 2002
£45,000
Leasehold
+18.4 %
4 May 1995
£38,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £94,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2019
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £89,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2016
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 161 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8PH appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Nov 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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