242 Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9AB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 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 £137,754 , which equates to approximately £185 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2003 for £59,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,754, representing a 133.5% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £137,754 is:

  • 34.7% lower than the average property price on Wakefield Road
  • 2.3% lower than the average in the WF5 9AB postcode area
  • and 45.1% lower than the average price for Ossett 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 23 July 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£137,754
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£185
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 Wakefield Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 9AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2013.

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 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 23.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WF5 9AB

16 th / 22
Price Rank
2% lower than average
3 rd / 15
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
11 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in WF5 9AB , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th 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 3rd out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£137,754
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+133 %
23 Oct 2003
£59,000
Leasehold
+59.7 %
16 Apr 2002
£36,950
Leasehold
+21.1 %
14 Apr 1998
£30,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £74,000
sale date: 8 Feb 2017
rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2006
rooms: 3
size: 680 sq ft
sale price: £87,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2005
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £68,500
sale date: 29 Sep 2003

Data Sources

The property at 242 Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9AB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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