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20a, Sun Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1JD

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20a

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

20a is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 1JD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 54 m² this is the 6th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 12 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £100,000 sits 170.3% above the 2023 sale of £37,000. Sold November 2023 for £37,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD57toC74
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
17%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, Sun Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20a 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.

20a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£100,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£37,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 November 2023Most recent

    £37,000

    +2.8%over 11 years

  2. 3 May 2012

    £36,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in WF1 1JD: £111,450 (2007–2007).

On the street

Versus other Sun Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20a

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.
£102k

1 Trinity House, Kirkgate

WF1 1TR

£105k

1 Tudor House, Kirkgate

WF1 1TN

2 bed1 bath
£105k

1 Warren House, Kirkgate

WF1 1TP

£106k

1 Manor House, Kirkgate

WF1 1TJ

£107k

1 Thornhill House, Thornhill Street

WF1 1NL

£108k

1 Bull Ring Court, Bull Ring

WF1 1HF

£108k

1 Dunbar House, Grove Road

WF1 1NU

£110k

1 Carr House, George Street

WF1 1LH

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

0.1 km

Kirkgate D — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF1 1JD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 1JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

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 20a, Sun Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1JD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.