What type of property is 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT last change hands?

4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT last sold for £145,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 5LT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT 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 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT located?

4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

Police records around 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT show an average of 585 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

The closest primary school to 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT is Sandal Magna Community Academy (143m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (712m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Briar Grove, WF1 5LT is Duke Of York PH, 189m away. The nearest rail option is Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station, 461m away.

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4a, Briar Grove, Wakefield, WF1 5LT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF1 5LT). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last sale on file: £145,000 in April 2024.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Briar Grove, Wakefield, WF1 5LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 April 2024Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5LT: £160,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in WF1 5LT

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.

4a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,417

Street avg £2,087

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

585/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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