197 Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,324 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 £333,891 , which equates to approximately £252 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Feb 2025 for £322,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,891, representing a 3.7% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £333,891 is:

  • 9.6% higher than the average property price on Thornes Road
  • 12.4% higher than the average in the WF2 8QR postcode area
  • and 27.8% higher 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 4 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£333,891
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£252
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 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 3 Apr 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 8QR

7 th / 18
Price Rank
12% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
10 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF2 8QR , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 15 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 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£333,891
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
7 Feb 2025
£322,000
Leasehold
+108.4 %
25 Apr 2007
£154,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £284,000
sale date: 24 May 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1246 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2004

Data Sources

The property at 197 Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Feb 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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