What kind of home is 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER last change hands?

2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER last sold for £85,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and May 2006, 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER rose from £36,000 to £85,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 5ER. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

2a, 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.

Which area is 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER in?

2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, 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.

What schools are near 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 2a, Birch Street, WF1 5ER?

The closest bus stop to 2a, 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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2a, Birch Street, Wakefield, WF1 5ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 5ER). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 58.8% above the 2006 sale of £85,000.

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

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

2a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD56

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Birch Street, Wakefield, WF1 5ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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 1996.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£85,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2006Most recent
£85,000
+136.1%over 9 years
17 October 1996
£36,000

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.

On epc rating, 2a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,076

Street avg £1,120

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 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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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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