68 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, WF1 2RN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 700 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 £230,367 , which equates to approximately £329 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Nov 2010 for £138,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,367, representing a 66.9% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £230,367 is:

  • 11.5% lower than the average property price on Melbourne Road
  • 11.4% lower than the average in the WF1 2RN postcode area
  • and 15.1% lower than the average price for Wakefield as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 18 August 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£230,367
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£329
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

68 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 2022.

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 19 Mar 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 92.1%.

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 average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to 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 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 2RN

17 th / 20
Price Rank
11% lower than average
15 th / 16
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
6 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF1 2RN , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£230,367
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
17 Nov 2010
£138,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2013
rooms: 5
size: 615 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2012
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2013
rooms: 3
size: 793 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 68 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2RN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 17 Nov 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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