What type of property is 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX last sold for £135,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £42,500 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1995 and October 2018, 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX rose from £42,500 to £135,000, a change of £92,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX had any planning applications?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX 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.

Where is 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX located?

12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX sits in Wakefield. It falls within the WF2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

Police records around 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 65% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (477% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

The closest primary school to 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX is Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs (243m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Highfield Rise, WF2 0BX is Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Highfield Rise

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

12 Highfield Rise is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 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 Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £135,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 42.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 24.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 4)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C71

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

May 2014from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromF36toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2024from May 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from Jul 2024

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX

1decisions7documents5nearby

Dec 2014
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Erection of boundary fence, wooden fence panels and concrete posts to act as boundary fence
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
14/02332/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Highfield Rise has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£135,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2018Most recent
£135,000
+28.6%over 4 years
5 August 2014
£105,000
-16.0%over 6 years
16 November 2007
£124,950
+194.0%over 12 years
31 October 1995
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WF2 0BX: £186,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in WF2 0BX

On the street

Versus other Highfield Rise homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Highfield Rise runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £2,092

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Batley Rd Flanshaw Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WF2 0BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WF2 0BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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