What kind of home is 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW last change hands?

31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW last sold for £267,500 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and July 2024, 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW rose from £165,000 to £267,500, a change of £102,500. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

The current EPC rating for 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW use?

The latest EPC at 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW 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 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW in?

31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW sits in Warmfield, Wakefield, Wakefield. It falls within the WF1 postcode district.

Is 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW 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 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

The closest primary school to 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW is Newlands Primary School (1.1km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Freeston (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW?

The closest bus stop to 31 Elsicker Lane, WF1 5TW is Warmfield Common, 299m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Elsicker Lane, Warmfield, Wakefield, WF1 5TW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Elsicker Lane

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

31 Elsicker Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Warmfield, Wakefield, Wakefield (WF1 5TW). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 66.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £267,500 in July 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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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 Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Elsicker Lane, Warmfield, Wakefield, WF1 5TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Elsicker 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.

31 Elsicker Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£267,500

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2024Most recent
£267,500
+62.1%over 20 years
12 August 2003
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF1 5TW: £210,000 (2022–2022).

Nearby sales in WF1 5TW

On the street

Versus other Elsicker Lane homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 31 Elsicker Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,908

Street avg £2,054

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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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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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Warmfield Common — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Newlands Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF1 5TW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF1 5TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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