242 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2HR is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 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 £170,307 , which equates to approximately £203 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2023 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,307, representing a 3.2% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £170,307 is:

  • 32.7% lower than the average property price on Leeds Road
  • 18.9% lower than the average in the WF1 2HR postcode area
  • and 37.2% 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 10 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£170,307
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£203
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 Leeds Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jul 2023.

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 7 Oct 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
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 WF1 2HR

13 th / 27
Price Rank
19% lower than average
17 th / 22
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
3 rd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF1 2HR , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 22 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£170,307
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
29 Sep 2023
£165,000
Leasehold
+5.1 %
5 Aug 2022
£157,000
Leasehold
+28.2 %
23 Apr 2014
£122,500
Leasehold
+22.5 %
9 May 2008
£100,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 28 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £129,950
sale date: 16 Oct 2017
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2017

Data Sources

The property at 242 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2HR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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