34 Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. 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 £185,552 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2022 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,552, representing a 16.0% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,552 is:

  • 11.7% lower than the average property price on Smithy Lane
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the WF3 1QB postcode area
  • and 31.6% 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 25 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,552
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

34 Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, Leeds, West Yorkshire, WF3 1QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2016.

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 10 Nov 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 124.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WF3 1QB

7 th / 12
Price Rank
2% higher than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
2 nd / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF3 1QB , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 9 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,552
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
28 Feb 2022
£160,000
Leasehold
+88.2 %
18 Sep 2015
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2014
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2013
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 14 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 34 Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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