What kind of home is 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX last sold for £93,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,000 in February 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2004 and November 2024, 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX rose from £41,000 to £93,000, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX use?

The latest EPC at 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX 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 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX in?

23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX 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 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

The closest primary school to 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is Sandal Magna Community Academy (318m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (712m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bowman Street, WF1 5AX is Agbrigg Road Montague St, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 442m away.

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23 Bowman Street, Wakefield, WF1 5AX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Bowman Street

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

23 Bowman Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF1 5AX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 29% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 92.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £93,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bowman Street, Wakefield, WF1 5AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bowman Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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 at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£93,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£93,000
+29.2%over 20 years
18 August 2004
£72,000
+75.6%over 6 months
9 February 2004
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5AX: £97,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WF1 5AX

On the street

Versus other Bowman Street homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 23 Bowman Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,603

Street avg £1,043

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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.

£124k

1 2, Kimberley Street

WF1 5PX

2 bed

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1 Belle Vue Road

WF1 5NF

2 bed

£142k

1 Elizabeth Street

WF1 5NE

3 bed

£174k

1 Ashdown Road

WF1 5LU

3 bed

£242k

1 Belle Isle Drive

WF1 5JZ

3 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Bromley Mount

WF1 5LB

3 bed1 bath

£264k

1 Chevet Terrace, Walton

WF1 5RY

3 bed1 bath

£121k

1 Bowman Street

WF1 5AX

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

Agbrigg Road Montague St — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sandal Magna Community Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 5AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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