What type of property is 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA last change hands?

17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA last sold for £190,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £47,500 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and August 2016, 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA rose from £47,500 to £190,000, a change of £142,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

The current EPC rating for 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 2LA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA located?

17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA sits in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

Police records around 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA 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.

Which schools serve 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

The closest primary school to 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (385m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (677m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA?

The closest bus stop to 17 Kingsley Avenue, WF1 2LA is Potovens Lane Kingsley Garth, 83m away. The nearest rail option is Outwood Rail Station, 288m away.

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17 Kingsley Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Kingsley Avenue

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

17 Kingsley Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 52.1% above the 2016 sale of £190,000. At 92 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 18 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2016

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

46%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Kingsley Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Kingsley Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Kingsley Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£190,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2016Most recent
£190,000
+300.0%over 19 years
8 May 1997
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 2LA: £207,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in WF1 2LA

On the street

Versus other Kingsley Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 17 Kingsley Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,065

Street avg £2,150

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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1 Belvedere Court

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1 Broomhall Crescent

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1 Ashbury Chase, Outwood

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1 Chapel Fold, Leeds Road

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Bottle Kiln Rise

WF1 2GG

3 bed2 bath

£264k

1 Cyprus Mount

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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

Potovens Lane Kingsley Garth — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 2LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 2LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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