5 Laithes Close, Wakefield, WF2 9TN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1996-2002. 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 £218,648 , which equates to approximately £294 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Nov 2013 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,648, representing a 74.9% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £218,648 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Laithes Close
  • 20.7% lower than the average in the WF2 9TN postcode area
  • and 16.1% 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 1 December 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WF2 9TN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£218,648
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£294
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Laithes Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9TN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Dec 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 4 Sep 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF2 9TN

6 th / 10
Price Rank
21% lower than average
7 th / 8
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
3 rd / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£218,648
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
1 Nov 2013
£125,000
Freehold
-10.7 %
28 Jul 2006
£140,000
Freehold
+80.6 %
24 Jan 2002
£77,500
Freehold
+33.6 %
30 Jul 1998
£58,000
Freehold
-3.3 %
8 May 1998
£59,995
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 756 sq ft
sale price: £141,500
sale date: 29 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Laithes Close, Wakefield, WF2 9TN appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 1 Dec 2023. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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