56 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
About 56 Howden Way
56 Howden Way is a semi-detached house in Eastmoor, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 4PL). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 11th smallest of 82 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 44). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since November 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 58.4% above the 2004 sale of £77,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
56 Howden Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
56 Howden Way has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
£122,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.7% per year over 7 years.
£77,000
Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
18 November 2004Most recent
£77,000
+161.0%over 6 years16 April 1998
£29,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 4PL: £120,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in WF1 4PL
75 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
Sold Mar 2026
£140,000119 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
Sold Oct 2025
£74,000175 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
Sold Oct 2025
£92,00046 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
Sold Sept 2025
£120,00028 Howden Way, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4PL
Sold Dec 2024
£170,000
Versus other Howden Way homes
56 Howden Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,328
Street avg £1,101
Floor Area
58 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
585/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Park Lodge Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







