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8 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Highfield Rise

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

8 Highfield Rise is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wakefield (WF2 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 sits 178.5% above the 2002 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£86/sq ft) was about 49.7% below the postcode norm. At 70 m² it's 18.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 27 EPCs). 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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Dec 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Highfield Rise, Wakefield, WF2 0BX

1decisions7documents5nearby
  1. 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.

8 Highfield Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£65,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2002Most recent

    £65,000

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

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.

On price per m², 8 Highfield Rise runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£929

Street avg £2,157

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Highfield Rise

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£163k

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1 3, Lincoln Street

WF2 0EB

2 bed1 bath
£122k

1 Allison Terrace, Kirkhamgate

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2 bed
£199k

1 Cliff Street

WF2 0DW

3 bed
£213k

1 Balne Mill Court

WF2 0FN

3 bed1 bath
£378k

1 Batley Road

WF2 0AA

1 bed
£177k

1 Canning Avenue

WF2 0BN

£323k

1 Bunkers Hill, Wrenthorpe

WF2 0JF

4 bed3 bath
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

409/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 WF2 0BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WF2 0BX

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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