What type of property is 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG last sold for £170,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £108,750 in November 2022, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2022 and December 2024, 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG rose from £108,750 to £170,000, a change of £61,250. That works out to roughly +24.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

The current EPC rating for 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG 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.

Where is 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG located?

16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG sits in Agbrigg, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

Police records around 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG 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.

Which schools serve 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

The closest primary school to 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG is Sandal Magna Community Academy (621m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG?

The closest bus stop to 16 Charles Avenue, WF1 5DG is St Catherine's Villas, 66m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 773m away.

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16 Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 16 Charles Avenue

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

16 Charles Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Agbrigg, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £170,000. Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 10.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 96.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Oct 2010

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Charles Avenue 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.

16 Charles Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 24.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2024Most recent
£170,000
+56.3%over 2 years
18 November 2022
£108,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5DG: £162,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in WF1 5DG

On the street

Versus other Charles Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 16 Charles Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,537

Street avg £1,728

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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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

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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

St Catherine's Villas — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 5DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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