What type of property is 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER last change hands?

1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER last sold for £70,000 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 5ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER 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.

Where is 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER located?

1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

Police records around 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER 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 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

The closest primary school to 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is Sandal Magna Community Academy (717m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is Belle Vue Stadium, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station, 926m away.

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1a, Birch Street, Wakefield, WF1 5ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 5ER). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in March 2006. Across 2005–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 75% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 82.9% above the 2006 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£80/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Birch Street, Wakefield, WF1 5ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2005).

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 75.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2006)

£70,000

Growth on file: 75.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

13 March 2006Most recent
£70,000
+75.0%
11 November 2005
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5ER: £92,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in WF1 5ER

On the street

Versus other Birch Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£864

Street avg £1,141

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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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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.

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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

0.2 km

Belle Vue Stadium — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Sandal Magna Community Academy. 17 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 5ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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