72 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, WF1 2RN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,035 , which equates to approximately £247 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Nov 2017 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £95,035, representing a 46.4% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,035 is:

  • 15.2% higher than the average property price on Melbourne Road
  • 15.3% higher than the average in the WF1 2RN postcode area
  • and 10.6% 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 19 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£300,035
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£247
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2RN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Jan 2017.

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 10 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 34%.

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, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 95% of 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, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WF1 2RN

2 nd / 20
Price Rank
15% higher than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
39% bigger than average
12 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WF1 2RN , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 16 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 1st out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,035
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
23 Nov 2017
£205,000
Leasehold
0 %
18 Sep 2017
£205,000
Leasehold
+7.9 %
18 Dec 2013
£190,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 3 May 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £202,500
sale date: 1 Apr 2008
rooms: 5
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2002

Data Sources

The property at 72 Melbourne Road, Wakefield, WF1 2RN appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Nov 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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