What kind of home is 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

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

What is the EPC rating for 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The current EPC rating for 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2015 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA use?

The latest EPC at 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA 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 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA in?

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

What is crime like near 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

Police records around 16 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 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest primary school to 16 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.

What transport links are near 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 16 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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16 Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Kirkthorpe Lane

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

16 Kirkthorpe Lane is a semi-detached house in Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromF21toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

16 Kirkthorpe Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5TA: £129,200 (2025–2019).

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.

On epc rating, 16 Kirkthorpe Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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1 2, Kimberley Street

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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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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

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FAQ

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