Pearl Assurance House, Flat 20, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
About Pearl Assurance House
Pearl Assurance House is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 1LE). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 37 m² this is the 14th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in Pearl Assurance House, where floor areas span 19–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 24 units on file.
Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in October 2006. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 16.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 April 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Pearl Assurance House 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.
Sales history & valuation
£106,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£105,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
9 October 2006Most recent
£105,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 1LE: £40,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in WF1 1LE
Pearl Assurance House, Flat 3, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
Sold Nov 2025
£42,500Pearl Assurance House, Flat 14, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
Sold Jul 2025
£40,000Pearl Assurance House, Flat 11, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
Sold May 2025
£38,000Pearl Assurance House, Flat 24, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
Sold Feb 2025
£35,000Pearl Assurance House, Flat 18, 32 Queen Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE
Sold Oct 2022
£52,000
Versus other Queen Street homes
On years held, Pearl Assurance House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,838
Street avg £1,908
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 36 m²
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 1 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
585/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Westgate A — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
CAPA College. 24 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.5dB







