57 The Balk, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6JY is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £598,358 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Oct 2020 for £465,000. Since then, the value has increased by £133,358, representing a 28.7% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £598,358 is:

  • 7.2% lower than the average property price on The Balk
  • 0.7% lower than the average in the WF2 6JY postcode area
  • and 120.6% higher 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 16 April 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1550 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£598,358
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

57 The Balk, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6JY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Apr 2018.

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 29 Apr 2015, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 57.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% 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
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF2 6JY

11 th / 18
Price Rank
1% lower than average
8 th / 11
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF2 6JY , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 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 8th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£598,358
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
1 Oct 2020
£465,000
Leasehold
+60.3 %
29 Nov 2007
£290,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1729 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
rooms: 8
size: 1776 sq ft
sale price: £346,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 57 The Balk, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6JY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Oct 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Apr 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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