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14 Charles Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 14 Charles Avenue

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

14 Charles Avenue is a semi-detached house in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

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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 6)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jul 2016
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2019from May 2019
EPC improved fromD58toE50
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Dec 2019from Nov 2019
EPC improved fromE50toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2022from Dec 2019
EPC improved fromC69toD67
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Jun 2025from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromD67toC69
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Charles Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Charles Avenue has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

14 Charles Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 2LJ: £155,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Charles Avenue homes

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

On floor area, 14 Charles Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Charles Avenue

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.
£150k

1 Andrew Crescent

WF1 2LP

£163k

1 Church Lane Avenue

WF1 2JU

£173k

1 Annie Street

WF1 2PL

£125k

1 Cliff Villa Court

WF1 2DN

2 bed
£189k

1 Charles Avenue, Outwood

WF1 2LJ

£116k

1 Brandon Court

WF1 2EN

2 bed1 bath
£201k

1 Carnforth Avenue

WF1 2GD

£204k

1 Cyprus Avenue

WF1 2RT

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

Potovens Lane Chandlers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane. 15 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 2LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF1 2LJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 2LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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 14 Charles Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.