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71 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX

Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
218 m²
2347 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 50
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 71 Kirkgate

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

71 Kirkgate is an end-of-terrace house in Wakefield (WF1 1HX). It has a recorded floor area of 218 m² (around 2347 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 21.4% below the 2024 sale of £295,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Sold July 2024 for £295,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

71 Kirkgate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E50
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
12.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

71 Kirkgate has no planning applications on record.

8

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2024Most recent

    £295,000

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 71 Kirkgate

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£193k

1 Zetland Street

WF1 1QT

£150k

1 West Parade Street

WF1 1RH

5 bed
£132k

1 Grove Street

WF1 1UN

£128k

1 The Pinnacle, Ings Road

WF1 1DE

2 bed1 bath
£128k

1 The Stables, Charlotte Street

WF1 1UH

£119k

1 Ingsbeck Mews

WF1 1RG

£118k

1 Firth House, George Street

WF1 1LJ

£114k

1 Cass Yard, Kirkgate

WF1 1TZ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wakefield district page.
Full Wakefield report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kirkgate D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 1HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF1 1HX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 1HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 71 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.