12 Silver Street, Newton Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2HZ
About 12 Silver Street
12 Silver Street is a mid-terrace house in Newton Hill, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).
Across 1996–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 140% above the 2021 sale of £60,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £60,000 in June 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12 Silver Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Silver Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 25 years.
£60,000
Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
24 June 2021Most recent
£60,000
+46.3%over 21 years19 November 1999
£41,000
+20.6%over 3 years12 September 1996
£34,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 2HZ: £138,000 (2025–2024).
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£165,000
Versus other Silver Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 12 Silver Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£833
Street avg £1,229
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Silver Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Newton Hill Community School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
51.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







