What kind of home is 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA sell for?

1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA last sold for £226,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 5TA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA in?

1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA sits in Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA 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 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest primary school to 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is Newlands Primary School (1.9km), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy City Fields (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is Kirkthorpe Lane Church Ave, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Kirkthorpe Lane

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

1 Kirkthorpe Lane is a semi-detached house in Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 25.2% below the 2024 sale of £226,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 120.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £226,000.

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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.

EPC Expired

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE52toD64

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Kirkthorpe Lane 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.

Latest sale on 1 Kirkthorpe Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£226,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 October 2024Most recent
£226,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5TA: £129,200 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WF1 5TA

On the street

Versus other Kirkthorpe Lane homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Kirkthorpe Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,373

Street avg £1,468

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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.

Full Wakefield report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kirkthorpe Lane Church Ave — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Newlands Primary School. 18 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 5TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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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