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8 Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Charles Avenue

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

8 Charles Avenue is a semi-detached house in Agbrigg, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 May 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromG19toE52
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Charles Avenue has no planning applications on record.

8

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.

8 Charles Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£155,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5DG: £165,000 (2024–2024).

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.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Charles Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Charles Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£157k

1 Crystal Croft

WF1 5FD

£152k

1 Church Avenue, Kirkthorpe

WF1 5TE

£159k

1 Arthur Street

WF1 5HU

£142k

1 Elizabeth Street

WF1 5NE

3 bed
£174k

1 Ashdown Road

WF1 5LU

3 bed
£178k

1 Briar Grove

WF1 5LT

£132k

1 Denmark Court, Denmark Street

WF1 5JA

£128k

1 Birch Street

WF1 5ER

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

St Catherine's Villas — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sandal Magna Community Academy. 18 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF1 5DG

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
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 8 Charles Avenue, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.