What kind of home is 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ last sold for £102,500 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 2PJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ in?

2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ sits in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

Police records around 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ 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 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane (129m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Grange Academy (517m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is Ledger Lane Queen St, 59m away. The nearest rail option is Outwood Rail Station, 743m away.

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2 Princess Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Princess Street

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

2 Princess Street is an end-of-terrace house in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 42.4% above the 2007 sale price.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Princess Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Princess 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£102,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 July 2007Most recent
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 2PJ: £127,500 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WF1 2PJ

On the street

Versus other Princess Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Princess Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,314

Street avg £1,530

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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 Charles Avenue, Outwood

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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.

Full Wakefield report

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

Ledger Lane Queen St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane. 20 schools nearby.

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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 2PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 2PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 2 Princess Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.