What type of property is 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA have?

The current EPC rating for 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 51% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WF1 5TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA heated?

The latest EPC at 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

7a, 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.

Where is 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA located?

7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA sits in Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA in a safe area?

Police records around 7a, 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.

Which schools serve 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest primary school to 7a, 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 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, WF1 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 7a, 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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7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7a

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

7a is an end-of-terrace house in Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromC69toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a 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.

7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

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.

7a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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