What kind of home is 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ last change hands?

31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ last sold for £125,300 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £32,950 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

Across 7 sales between April 1996 and January 2025, 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ rose from £32,950 to £125,300, a change of £92,350. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ use?

The latest EPC at 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

31 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 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ in?

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

What is crime like near 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

Police records around 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

The closest primary school to 31 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 is the nearest station to 31 Princess Street, WF1 2PJ?

The closest bus stop to 31 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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31 Princess Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PJ

7 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Princess Street

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

31 Princess Street is a mid-terrace house in Outwood, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 2PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £125,300 — fresh data. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £145,000 is 15.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 45.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD56

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and 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 31 Princess Street, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£125,300

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2025Most recent
£125,300
+27.3%over 8 years
20 April 2016
£98,450
+9.4%over 1 year
29 May 2014
£90,000
+16.1%over 1 year
19 September 2012
£77,500
-27.2%over 6 years
17 August 2006
£106,500
+44.4%over 2 years
21 August 2003
£73,750
+123.8%over 7 years
28 April 1996
£32,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 2PJ: £125,000 (2025–2023).

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.

Years Held for 31 Princess Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,790

Street avg £1,493

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

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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 Church Lane Avenue

WF1 2JU

£125k

1 Cliff Villa Court

WF1 2DN

2 bed

£173k

1 Annie Street

WF1 2PL

£116k

1 Brandon Court

WF1 2EN

2 bed1 bath

£189k

1 Charles Avenue, Outwood

WF1 2LJ

£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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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