What kind of home is 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ records anthracite as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ 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.

Which area is 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ in?

8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ sits in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ 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 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (570m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Charles Avenue, WF1 2LJ is Potovens Lane Chandlers Close, 112m away. The nearest rail option is Outwood Rail Station, 514m away.

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8 Charles Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Charles Avenue

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

8 Charles Avenue is a semi-detached house in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on anthracite.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

8 Charles Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Jan 2020

EPC improved fromF36toD65

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jul 2023from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromD65toE44

Main Fuel

WoodSolid Fuel

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Charles Avenue, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Charles 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.

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

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in WF1 2LJ

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.

EPC Rating for 8 Charles Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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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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

Potovens Lane Chandlers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane. 15 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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