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12 Briar Grove, Wakefield, WF1 5LT

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 16
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Briar Grove

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

12 Briar Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wakefield (WF1 5LT). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2013) shows a G (score 16), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 5-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 56.2% above the 2018 sale of £130,000. Sold October 2018 for £130,000.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

12 Briar Grove sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G16
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Briar Grove, Wakefield, WF1 5LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Briar Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Briar Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2018Most recent

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5LT: £160,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Briar Grove homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Briar Grove is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £2,086

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Briar Grove

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£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
£142k

1 Elizabeth Street

WF1 5NE

3 bed
£127k

1 Belle Vue Road

WF1 5NF

2 bed
£124k

1 2, Kimberley Street

WF1 5PX

2 bed
£209k

1 Calder Crescent

WF1 5GE

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

0.2 km

Duke Of York PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Sandal Magna Community Academy. 17 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 5LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF1 5LT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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