2 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2QE is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,787 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,126 , which equates to approximately £143 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2001 for £84,950. Since then, the value has increased by £171,176, representing a 201.5% increase, or approximately 8.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,126 is:

  • 26.9% higher than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 42.4% higher than the average in the WF4 2QE postcode area
  • and 2.0% 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 4 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1787 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£256,126
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£143
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Aug 2014.

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 Aug 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WF4 2QE

6 th / 26
Price Rank
42% higher than average
1 st / 22
Size Rank
103% bigger than average
22 nd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF4 2QE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th 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 1st out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,126
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+202 %
28 Sep 2001
£84,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2008
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £202,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 2 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2QE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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