What kind of home is 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD last sold for £37,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in May 2012, so prices have been flat over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and November 2023, 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD rose from £36,000 to £37,000, a change of £1,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD have?

The current EPC rating for 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD use?

The latest EPC at 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD in?

20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

Police records around 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD show an average of 585 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

The closest primary school to 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (443m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is CAPA College (611m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD?

The closest bus stop to 20a, Sun Lane, WF1 1JD is Kirkgate D, 59m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station, 491m away.

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20a, Sun Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1JD

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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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 £112,000 sits 202.7% above the 2023 sale of £37,000. Sold November 2023 for £37,000.

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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

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2034

7 years remaining

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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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.

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 estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2012).

Current estimate

£112,000

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

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Last sold (2023)

£37,000

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

Sales timeline

6 November 2023Most recent
£37,000
+2.8%over 11 years
3 May 2012
£36,000

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

Nearby sales in WF1 1JD

18b, Sun Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1JD
Sold May 2007
£111,450

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£112k

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£113k

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2 bed1 bath

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1 The Pinnacle, Ings Road

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1 Warren House, Kirkgate

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£115k

10 Carr House, George Street

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£109k

1 Bull Ring Court, Bull Ring

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£109k

1 Dunbar House, Grove Road

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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.

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Crime

585/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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