65 Forest Close, Wakefield, WF1 4TL is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £205,231 , which equates to approximately £222 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jan 2002 for £65,000. Since then, the value has increased by £140,231, representing a 215.7% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £205,231 is:

  • 20.7% lower than the average property price on Forest Close
  • 18.2% lower than the average in the WF1 4TL postcode area
  • and 24.3% lower 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 21 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£205,231
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£222
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

65 Forest Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Jan 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 4TL

28 th / 31
Price Rank
18% lower than average
10 th / 22
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
20 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF1 4TL , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 22 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 10th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£205,231
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+216 %
24 Jan 2002
£65,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 11 Apr 2014
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £86,500
sale date: 1 Oct 1999
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £69,995
sale date: 31 Mar 1998

Data Sources

The property at 65 Forest Close, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4TL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jan 2002. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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