47 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. 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 £214,555 , which equates to approximately £289 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Oct 2012 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,555, representing a 71.6% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,555 is:

  • 17.1% lower than the average property price on Forest Close
  • 14.4% lower than the average in the WF1 4TL postcode area
  • and 20.9% lower than the average price for Wakefield as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WF1 4TL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£214,555
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£289
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

47 Forest Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2025.

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 2 Mar 2015, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 65.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 4TL

23 rd / 31
Price Rank
14% lower than average
16 th / 22
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
9 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in WF1 4TL , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,555
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
5 Oct 2012
£125,000
Leasehold
+78.7 %
24 Aug 2001
£69,950
Leasehold
+30.7 %
15 Dec 1995
£53,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

33 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL
rooms: 4
size: 704 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 28 May 2012
15 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2010
43 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 10 Sep 2004
23 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £56,050
sale date: 12 Dec 1995

Data Sources

The property at 47 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Oct 2012. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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