8 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2QE is a leasehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 667 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 £181,214 , which equates to approximately £272 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2015 for £111,000. Since then, the value has increased by £70,214, representing a 63.3% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £181,214 is:

  • 10.2% lower than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the WF4 2QE postcode area
  • and 30.7% 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 5 December 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£181,214
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£272
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Dec 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Oct 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
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
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WF4 2QE

20 th / 26
Price Rank
1% higher than average
15 th / 22
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
8 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WF4 2QE , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 22 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£181,214
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
30 Nov 2015
£111,000
Leasehold
-0.9 %
3 Nov 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+25.8 %
26 Apr 2004
£89,000
Leasehold
+62 %
9 Nov 2001
£54,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £129,500
sale date: 22 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021
rooms: 4
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 8 Birch Close, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2QE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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